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Penrith is raising the bar New ‘small bar’ set to bring a city vibe to Penrith’s struggling CBD DALE DRINKWATER

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ocals could soon be hanging out in the CBD’s newest boutique wine bar once Penrith Council approves a development application from the Union Restaurant. The small bar is planned for downstairs of the Union Restaurant and will be very intimate, catering for around 20 people at a time with a mix of standing and seating areas. Owners of the Union Restaurant, James McPherson and Celia De Oliveira have seen small bars taking off around Sydney, and wanted Penrith to have their own too. “There’s nothing like it in Penrith. We wanted to give the area something a bit more ‘city’,” Mr McPherson said. The new bar would be open until midnight, offering before and after dinner drinks for diners, or just drinks for non-diners. The bar will stick with the Union Restaurant’s Spanish themed tapas restaurant, and offer a free tapas item with each drink. “That’s what they do in Spain, if you buy four drinks you get four little tapas and so on,” Mr McPherson said. Once the development application is approved, Mr McPherson and Ms Oliveira will apply to extend their liquor licence to primary service, and expect for it all to be ready in another four months. “We’re thinking September. We don’t really want to open up in winter,” Ms Oliveira said. Deputy Mayor Ross Fowler was delighted with the idea that he said could bring more night time choice for consumers in the CBD.

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THE PLAN FOR A STRONG NEW ECONOMY An innovation and science programme bringing more great Australian ideas to market, providing tax incentives to invest in start-up businesses and helping prepare our children for the jobs of the future by boosting participation in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

A defence industry plan that will secure an advanced defence manufacturing industry in Australia and create thousands of new hi-tech jobs. Export trade deals to generate 19,000 new export opportunities, give our farmers a competitive edge and open doors into expanding markets for our service industries. Tax cuts and incentives for small businesses and hard working families.

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Federal Election 2016

United front at campaign launch Former Prime Ministers among the guests as Labor kicks off its official campaign in Penrith TROY DODDS

abor showed how critical Lindsay is to its election chances by holding its official campaign launch in Penrith last Sunday. Speaking in front of the party faithful including former Prime Ministers Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and Julia Gillard, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten delivered a passionate speech in a clear effort to rally the troops ahead of the campaign’s most vital stages. “It is fitting we launch our campaign here in Penrith – one of the great diverse and growing cities of western Sydney,” Mr Shorten said. He made one significant local announcement – $88 million to assist in the redevelopment of Nepean Hospital, which is under continued pressure to cater for the growing local community. Mr Shorten also announced new small business tax incentives, funding for mental health and suicide prevention and committed to the delivery of more public transport to connect western Sydney. All key speakers at the launch including Deputy Leader Tanya Plibersek and Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen, subtlety

addressed Labor’s troubled period prior to the last election, with unity a clear message. “We gather as one united party ready to serve, ready to lead, ready for government,” Mr Shorten said. “Labor is ambitious for the great success that our country can achieve; determined to share that success with all who helped to achieve it; confident that a great future is within Australia’s reach and certain that Labor has the plans to grasp it.” Mr Bowen, who was introduced by Labor’s Lindsay candidate Emma Husar, said Labor was a big chance to win. “Labor is back in the game as a competitive and viable alternative,” he said. “Part of the reason is we’ve lead the debate with detailed and courageous policies. Part of the reason is the unity of our great Labor team.” While campaign launches aren’t traditionally watched by huge audiences, they do give party supporters and volunteers a boost in the lead-up to the election’s most critical stages. Ms Husar opened the campaign launch with an impressive speech, speaking about her family’s personal history in Penrith and her connection with Labor’s key policies.

Tanya Plibersek, Bill Shorten and Chris Bowen. Inset: Emma Husar. Photos: Megan Dunn

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hen severe stomach pain sent me to Nepean Hospital’s Emergency Department last month, it was the first time I’d been to Nepean as a patient in 21 years. In fact, the Emergency Department still had my childhood home as my address in the system. Back in 1995 Penrith was a very different place. It was on the verge of being thrust into the national spotlight as the centrepiece of Howard’s Battlers, Glenmore Park was shiny and new and the population was significantly lower than it is today. Penrith’s growth over the past 20 years has been extraordinary and that growth is expected to continue, as major housing developments continue to open and of course, with Badgerys Creek Airport just around the corner. Many would argue that infrastructure has not kept up with growth in our local region. In fact, you could say it’s a fact, not an argument. Nepean Hospital is very much the focus of that infrastructure concern and has become something of a political plaything in recent years. And if you wanted a clear example of how governments often fail to listen to the needs of the people, you only have to look at this week’s State Budget. $1 million to plan for future upgrades to Nepean Hospital. No money for construction, no acknowledgment that Nepean is in crisis. Meanwhile, $100 million was promised to Westmead Hospital in this latest Budget, including $38.8 million for the new car park.

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“Nepean Hospital has become something of a political plaything in recent years”

Now as somebody who has had reason to visit Westmead Hospital a fair bit in recent years, I understand the need for an overhaul of parking at the facility. But to think that a car park at Westmead gets 38 times the funding that Nepean does in this Budget is enough to make you shake your head in disbelief. And it must be a major frustration to doctors and nurses, who themselves have been very vocal about the problems confronting our local hospital. “It is far too little, too late,” Intensive Care Unit Department Head Dr Tony McLean told the ABC last week. “If they were really serious they shouldn’t just feed us little tidbits, they should be talking about a major rebuild.” And that’s often what it feels like, doesn’t it? Tidbits fed to us to make Budgets and election campaigns look good and to increase the frequency of press releases.

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Gladys Berejiklian delivered a sensational Budget on Tuesday. But the bottom line matters little to the people of Penrith and surrounding suburbs who know that the pressure on facilities like Nepean Hospital is only going to get worse. The Government has already admitted it is looking at diverting ambulances away from Nepean Hospital because it can’t cope with the demand. That should have been enough to bring forward funding to get the long-awaited work on the hospital underway. The Penrith area will continue to grow in the next few years, but the health of those residents already established here, and those new residents choosing the great lifestyle we have here, is being put at risk by a lack of investment in what is on the verge of becoming one of Sydney’s most important hospitals. It is of course important to acknowledge the $88 million promised by Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to Nepean Hospital this past week. Unfortunately it is a drop in the ocean compared to what Nepean truly needs. And another thing... I thought Labor’s launch at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre last Sunday was very impressive, but it’s unlikely to be enough to win them the seat of Lindsay. It seems something hasn’t quite resonated for Labor in this seat and Fiona Scott is likely to retain it for the Liberals. It would take a significant local promise in the last week of the campaign to turn the tide, but as it stands I just can’t see it happening.

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Ryan, Emu Heights Ryan uses Mulgoa Road at least twice a day five days a week, between Victoria Bridge to the Panthers Precinct near Jamison Road that can sometimes take him up to 25 minutes. “It’s OK most of the time, but between 5pm and 6.30pm it’s the worst as it gets really congested,” he said. “I think they need more roads around the area, instead of putting more people on the same road and making it more congested.” Emma, Kingswood Emma uses Mulgoa Road several times a week, and said she tries to avoid it because it’s a “nightmare” with congestion and traffic light issues. “It’s always backed up, the lights aren’t in sync,” she said. “I don’t think adding another lane on

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Tony, Blaxland Tony drives to Penrith to go shopping, and said the lights on Mulgoa Road are its biggest downfall. “It should be synchronised, so any jam gets cleared quickly and the cross streets then get their turn,” he said. “The more lanes you put in the more cars come along and it never gets any better. By the time you’ve constructed the road, the traffic volumes have increased.” Jess, Kingswood Jess tries to avoid Mulgoa Road, but was recently stuck on it for 30 minutes between Jamison Road and the M4.

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idening Mulgoa Road to six lanes will not alleviate congestion caused by the road’s traffic lights, according to locals. The Federal and State Governments have committed $80 million and $20 million respectively, to fast track construction of the Mulgoa Road upgrade between Blaikie Road and the M4. Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott and Minister for Major Projects Paul Fletcher were met by State Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres and Minister for Roads Duncan Gay to announce the commitment last Saturday. Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown is delighted to see a project Council has lobbied for receive further funding by State and Federal Governments. “It recently took me 20 minutes to travel less than a kilometre on Mulgoa Road – this is not unique or unusual and I hear from residents all the time about the time it can take to get into Penrith’s city centre or off the M4, from Glenmore Park to the station,” she said. The first construction stage to commence in 2018 will widen the road to three lanes in each direction to give motorists relief by 2021.

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Concerns raised over disability access at pre-polling centre DALE DRINKWATER

ustralians can start pre-poll voting in the 2016 Federal Election, but not if you have a disability, according to local man David Currie. Mr Currie has been in a wheelchair for 50 years, and as a Penrith City Council Access Committee member, he is furious with the lack of access for people with a disability at Penrith’s pre-polling booth. “I had a community member with a disability come to me after she tried to cast her vote and was told she can’t get in. I understand they brought the papers to her on the footpath,” he said. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) website claims the 580 High Street, Penrith location has “assisted wheelchair access” yet on all eight different criteria for accessibility, it had none. “Their website shows the choice failed on all accounts of premises accessibility. It shouldn’t be there,” Mr Currie said. However, it’s not just people with a disability who are struggling to access the pre-polling – the elderly are too. Labor Candidate for Lindsay, Emma Husar rose the issue with the AEC, that she said has proven extremely dangerous for the aged and people with a disability. “We had a man that was vision impaired who walked up with his cane

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he important work of the Green Army in creating and conserving our Cumberland Conservation Corridors will continue to be supported. If re-elected, the Turnbull Government will add $11.9 million to a previous $11.3 million that had enabled land acquisitions in western Sydney, and supported both the Green Army and the 20 Million Trees projects over the last three years. Environment Minister Greg Hunt and Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott made the announcement on Wednesday to local Green Army volunteers at a conservation project alongside Mulgoa Creek. Green Army volunteer Brodie Colville, 17, was delighted the hard work he and other Green Army volunteers undertake will continue. “We’ve been clearing out lantana here which is a significant threat to the environment,” he said. The lantana is believed to have caused the death of an Indigenous native tree along the creek, and in a large weather event, can become wet and heavy and pull the shale rock down the cliff face and damage the vegetation below. Mr Hunt said without the Green Army work and the advocacy of Ms Scott and the

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Cumberland Conservation Network, the bush would have been destroyed. “There’s no question that huge areas of bush would have been lost, and huge areas of bush would have gone to rack and ruin,” he said. The funding will go toward more land acquisitions, 29 future Green Army projects and to plant more native trees in the conservation corridors, with priority given to Indigenous varieties. Mr Hunt said in the event of a future western Sydney airport, the Government’s commitment is to give first priority for biodiversity offsets in the Cumberland Conservation Corridor. “This is expected to be some millions of offset dollars to be invested in the corridor, over and above the total $23.2 million contribution announced,” he said. Ms Scott said the Cumberland Conservation Network will work with the Government to ensure competing pressures on land such as conservation, urban expansion and provision of transport links are managed. “As we go forward into the next round of growth and development, the pressure on our local environment is important,” she said. What’s your view? Email your thoughts to news@westernweekender.com.au or Tweet us @wwpenrith.

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Federal Election 2016

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WHY SHOULD WE SUPPORT YOU IF YOU WON’T SUPPORT OUR KIDS? Traditional jobs in Australia are disappearing every day – fast. If NSW kids don’t get the education they’ll need for future jobs, they won’t have a future. Malcolm Turnbull knows this, yet he’s cutting over $1 billion of Gonski funding for NSW schools. That funding is urgently needed to ensure every child can get the skills essential for their future. If NSW schools lose Gonski funding now, thousands of NSW kids will get left behind forever.

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COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Council has welcomed the State and Federal Government’s commitment of $100m to widen Mulgoa Road to six lanes between the M4 and Blaikie Road. Better movement across the City is imperative for our growing region. Council has lobbied hard to draw attention to the needs of our City.

A new vision is proposed for the planning framework of the Central Precinct which provides a more contemporary layout of the Precinct’s structural planning elements. The main changes sought are the relocation of the village centre, the reconﬁguration of the internal road network, and the reconﬁguration of the open space network. Public exhibition period: Monday 30 May to Monday 27 June 2016.

The funds will be used for a 6km stretch of MulgoaCastlereagh Road between Glenmore Park and Andrews Road where the road will be widened to three lanes in each direction.

Documents on exhibition: Draft Amended Central Precinct Plan, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 30 – St Marys.

The widening of Mulgoa-Castlereagh Road is listed as one of the top six advocacy priorities for Council in 2016.

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This Federal and State Government $100m funding is in addition to $70m of joint funding that has already been committed to the Castlereagh Road/Jane Street/High Street intersection upgrade. Geotechnical investigations are currently underway to prepare for this work. ● Penrith is transforming. With our population expected to grow to more than 250,000 by 2031, community consultation with thousands of residents has occurred to develop a vision for our City. To achieve this vision we are ﬁnding partners to deliver innovative and remarkable results. Council is committed to creating more than 45,000 new jobs and 25,000 new dwellings by 2031. Go to PenrithNewWest.com.au to subscribe to our fortnightly eNewsletter to keep up-to-date on growth in Penrith. ● Penrith City Council received a Gold Award at the prestigious 2016 Australasian Reporting Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Reporting for its 2014–2015 Annual Report. The Award is a reﬂection of Council’s efforts in providing a range of quality services and infrastructure to the local community and our role as a leader in the region and state. The Annual Report provides a summary of Council’s progress towards an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable City, and details Council’s performance in managing its budgets, delivery programs and services. To download a copy of the Annual Report 2014–15 or the Snapshot visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Resources-andDocuments/Documents/Organisational-performance/

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Proposed Amendment to the St Marys Release Area Central Precinct Plan Council at its Policy Review Committee meeting of 9 May 2016 resolved that a draft amended Central Precinct Plan for the St Marys Release Area be placed on public exhibition.

s 0ENRITH #OUNCIL #IVIC #ENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday 8.30am–4pm) Members of Council’s City Planning Team will be available throughout the exhibition period at these times to answer any questions. s Penrith Library 601 High Street, Penrith (Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; and Sunday: 10am–5pm) s #OUNCIL S 3T -ARYS /FlCE 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys (Monday–Friday: 8.30am–4pm) s 3T -ARYS ,IBRARY 207–209 Queen Street, St Marys (Monday–Thursday: 9am–8pm; Friday: 9am–5.30pm; Saturday: 9am–5pm; and Sunday: 10am–5pm) The exhibition information is also available on Council’s website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 3UBMISSIONS Submissions will be accepted in the period during which the draft amended Central Precinct Plan is being publicly exhibited, being Monday, 30 May to Monday, 27 June 2016. You may email your submission to cityplanningteam@ penrithcity.nsw.gov.au You may post your submission to: The General Manager (Attention Joel Carson), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. You may submit your written submission to a staff member at the Civic Centre. Further enquiries: Joel Carson, Senior Planner on 4732 8098 or email cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Concerns over funding for women in crisis DALE DRINKWATER

ocal women experiencing domestic violence, family breakdown, sexual assault and discrimination would not lose current legal services under a Labor Government. Penrith Women’s Health Centre Manager, Jane Gold, has feared the loss of such support after a 30 per cent funding cut to Community Legal Centres (CLCs) was not restored by the Turnbull Government in the 2016 Federal Budget. Now, the Labor Party has announced increased funding to CLCs if re-elected, that includes the NSW Women’s Legal Services (WLS). WLS send specialised violence and family law services for women to the Penrith area once a fortnight, that Ms Gold said could “tragically” be lost with funding cuts. “Women’s Legal Services see somewhere between five and seven appointments in Penrith a day – it’s still not a lot but it’s better than none,” she said. Ms Gold sent a letter to Senator Fiona Nash in April pleading for the restoration of funding in the May Budget, that amounted to $34.83 million by June 30 2020. Deputy Opposition Leader, Tanya Plibersek, said funding cuts have caused 160,000 people around the country to

be turned away from Community Legal Centres last year alone. “Centres face a 30 per cent funding cut on July 1, 2017, which will see many centres having to close their doors to clients. This is not right and Labor will address it,” she said. “Under a Shorten Labor Government, frontline legal services will receive around $43 million in funding over three years from July 1, 2017 so they can keep doing their vital work.” Polly Porteous, Executive Director of Community Legal Centres NSW has called on the Coalition to match or exceed Labor’s $43 million. The office for Member for Lindsay Fiona Scott said the Coalition had already announced a five-year National Partnership Agreement in 2015, where State and Territory Governments allocate the funding to CLCs. It included $1.6 billion in funding to legal aid commissions, community legal centres and Indigenous legal assistance services, increasing over the life of the agreement. In addition, frontline legal assistance services for victims of family violence saw $15 million in September 2015 in the Women’s Safety Package, and $30 million in the 2016/17 Budget. Ms Scott’s office also said the Coalition restored $25.5 million in funding to the legal assistance sector.

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Tackling suicide Labor will target a 50 per cent reduction in suicides over the next 10 years. Labor’s National Suicide Prevention Strategy, announced last weekend, will provide a strong national commitment to reduce the suicide toll, and coordinate a focused effort across Australia. “Suicide affects far too many Australians. In 2014, 2,864 Australians lost their lives to suicide,” Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said. “Approximately seven Australians die from suicide every day, and for every person who dies from suicide, 30 attempt it. We have to do better than this.” Labor will fund 12 regional suicide pilot projects, and commission Australia’s first national data-set of suicide deaths.

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An ice addict who held his neighbour hostage with knives and a baseball bat amid concerns he was stealing his gas has been sentenced to eight months jail. David John O’Donnell, 32, fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘armed with intent to commit an indictable offence’. The court heard Mr O’Donnell and a co-accused cornered and intimidated the victim “for quite some time” after Mr O’Donnell became “paranoid” he was “stealing or interfering” with his gas supply. At the time of the offence, both men were living on the same block of land – one in a house and one in a granny flat – the court heard. Mr O’Donnell’s lawyer told the court his client’s life “almost instantly spiralled out of control” after first taking the insidious drug some 12 months prior to the October 29 offence. Magistrate Roger Clisdell took into consideration time already spent in jail and the accused’s limited record when handing down his decision. “If a period of jail isn’t going to cure your ice addiction, I don’t know what will,” he said. With time already served, he will be eligible for parole on June 28.

Man enters police station with drugs in his possession

A 30-year-old who was “stupid enough” to take narcotics into a police station has been convicted of possessing a prohibited drug. Ryan Aaron Major fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he pleaded guilty to the charge as well as driving unlicenced. “What on Earth are people thinking?” a flabbergasted Magistrate Clisdell asked. He was convicted, fined $200 for each offence and placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.

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A man who spent five years saving to buy a house will be forced to eat into his nest egg after ploughing into another car while driving drunk. Daniel Paul Renshaw, 29, fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with high-range drink driving. The court heard Mr Renshaw and his wife had been living with their in-laws and had saved $50,000 to purchase a home, before the defendant had an argument with his drinking partner and tried unsuccessfully to drive home. But the pair will be forced to dip into their life savings after Mr Renshaw’s insurer refused to cover damage to either car due to his intoxication. “His wife is very unhappy,” Mr Renshaw’s lawyer told the court. Magistrate Stephen Corry was smarting, saying the accused “showed no judgement” on the night of May 14. “There were other options available to you,” he said, telling the defendant the fact that financial consequences flowed from the offence was “entirely on your head”. He was disqualified from driving for nine months and ordered to fit a mandatory interlock device to his car for two years. He was also ordered to undertake 150 hours of community service “to give back to the community you put in danger,” Magistrate Corry said.

Mystery phone call leads to mistaken guilty plea

Michael Welsh has successfully traversed his plea after a bungle saw his lawyer enter guilty pleas on his behalf. Penrith Local Court heard Mr Welsh originally pleaded not guilty on October 19 to two counts of ‘supply prohibited drug’. But this was withdrawn to pleas of guilty in late February after his lawyer took instructions over the phone from someone he believed was Mr Welsh.

Taking the stand, the accused maintained his innocence under oath, claiming he never changed his mind. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said he was prepared to accept the solicitor couldn’t swear it was Mr Welsh on the other end of the phone and granted the traversal. The matter is listed for hearing on September 14.

Revenge attack on bully lands man in ‘the big house’

A man who seriously assaulted a former childhood bully after randomly bumping into him in the street has been sentenced to six months jail. Bruno Souza, 19, appeared before Penrith Local Court via audio video link last Thursday charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’ and ‘maliciously destroy or damage property’. The court heard Mr Souza, who came to Australia from Brazil eight years ago, knew his victim from previous dealings, in which the older man would “antagonise him”, his lawyer said. Upon passing him in the street in December last year, he stopped the victim, saying: “Do you remember me? You used to pick on me” before attacking him. Mr Souza’s lawyer said his client “wished he had just walked away”. Magistrate Roger Clisdell said it was evident Mr Souza had been an antisocial man for a number of years. “Clearly a short stint in children’s detention didn’t change his attitude...maybe the big-house may have changed his mind,” he said. He was sentenced to six months jail – backdated to December 9 when he was first incarcerated – fined $3,567.22 for damaging a police vehicle and placed on a number of good behaviour bonds. Magistrate Clisdell urged him to become a “useful member of the community” or risk deportation. “If you keep behaving the way you do, you might find yourself living in Brazil again,” he warned.

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A woman caught trying to smuggle contraband to her lover in prison has been hit with a hefty fine. Penrith Local Court heard Georgina Horne, 46, made the “foolish” attempt to introduce the prohibited items to help her incarcerated partner who appeared “really down”. Magistrate Stephen Corry was scathing, saying one of the reasons certain items were banned from correctional facilities was because they were used as “currency”, particularly tobacco. He told the mother-of-six there was no mistaking what items were prohibited, saying there were signs everywhere. She was fined $1,400 and ordered to enter into two supervised 12-month good behaviour bonds.

Good behaviour bonds for man caught stealing baby items

A man caught “red-handed” stealing baby items from a garage has added a nine-month suspended sentence to his lengthy criminal record. Matthew Stewart Jarvis fronted Penrith Local Court on Monday charged with ‘break and enter’, ‘steal’ and ‘possess house breaking implements’. The court heard Mr Jarvis entered an unlocked garage and proceeded to snatch a baby seat and pram before he was caught in the act by a member of the public who called police. Magistrate Stephen Corry said it was clear the defendant’s extensive drug and alcohol history was underpinning his offending, but determined it was more beneficial for Mr Jarvis to remain in the community to continue his treatment. “The offence of break and enter is one which would normally attract a custodial sentence having regard to your antecedence,” Magistrate Corry said. He was placed on two good behaviour bonds and ordered to accept Community Correction’s supervision.

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St Marys: Cash and phone stolen from Werrington couple

Police are calling for witnesses after an alleged armed robbery in St Marys last week. At about 3.20pm on Tuesday, June 14, a 20-year-old Werrington man and an 18-year-old Werrington woman were on Station Street, St Marys, when it’s alleged they were approached by a man and a woman. It’s alleged the pair have demanded the 20-year-old’s phone with the man threatening to stab the 20-year-old. The offender also demanded cash from the 18-year-old. She gave him what she had and the 20-year-old handed over his phone. The man told the pair to stay seated and he and the female offender walked away. Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00 with any information.

Werrington: Man’s licence suspended after driving drunk

A man has been charged with a high range PCA offence after returning a positive breath analysis reading. At about 12.35am on Thursday, June 16, police were conducting random breath testing in Werrington. Police stopped a 42-year-old Claremont Meadows man and had a conversation with him. It is alleged he returned a positive sample and he was then taken to Penrith Police Station where he underwent a breath analysis test. He returned a positive reading of 0.189. The 42-year-old was charged with the offence of ‘drive with high range PCA’, and had his driver’s licence suspended.

North St Marys: Man charged with range of offences

A man was charged with several offences after he was initially caught driving with a suspended license. At about 2.30am on Friday, June 17, police were patrolling North St Marys when they stopped a vehicle on Phillip Street to speak with the driver, a 32-year-old

Plumpton man. It is alleged he was breath tested, which proved negative, but a check on his driver’s licence revealed that he was suspended from driving. The man was not aware of the suspension and was issued with a suspension notice and was also told that his licence was suspended and he could no longer drive. A short time later, police have seen the vehicle on Queen Street, where it is alleged the driver has performed a U-Turn, accelerated harshly, and performed a burn out. He continued to drive along Queen Street, with police stopping him on Philip Street. It is alleged the man got out of his vehicle and approached police in an aggressive manner, including yelling and cursing. He was directed to sit on the ground but refused and a struggle began between the man and police. He was eventually restrained and taken to Penrith Police Station for charging. It is alleged that on searching the man, police located a bag containing what is believed to be “ice”. He was charged with a range of offences and will appear in Penrith Local Court on July 4.

Jordan Springs: Man caught with housebreaking items

Police were patrolling Jordan Springs this week after an increase in the number of reported property thefts in the area. At about 2.30am on Monday, June 20, police stopped a man who was walking around the area. The 27-year-old was wearing dark clothing and had a black backpack with police having cause to search him. It’s alleged a number of implements were found in the man’s possession. He was dealt with by way of a future court attendance notice for Penrith Local Court for ‘possess housebreaking implements’.

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Man charged over stabbing A man who allegedly stabbed a woman in Glenmore Park last week is due to appear in Penrith Local Court next month charged with attempted murder. “The man was not in a relationship with the victim but they are known to each other,” a police spokesperson said.

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As the election nears, it’s time for the politicians to get serious about western Sydney. Council is calling on both the Government and Opposition to commit to a rail line across outer western Sydney, linking the North West and South West growth centres. Each day 65,000 of our residents leave the city to go to jobs elsewhere and unless action is taken, this figure will increase. The North-South rail will stimulate jobs and cut commuting times for hundreds of thousands of residents who spend hours in their cars and on crowded trains that send them to the east. We welcome recent announcements including Labor’s $400 million commitment to kick in toward a rail link and the Coalition’s commitment to working in with other levels of government in a cities deal for Badgerys Creek and western Sydney including rail. The major parties view western Sydney and its electorates as key seats in the upcoming election. Interest in our region ahead of the western Sydney airport is strong. To

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Penrith man refused bail over range of child stalking offences ALENA HIGGINS

man who allegedly stalked a Jamison High School student over the course of six years has been refused bail for the second time in as many weeks. Paul Scott Howes, 32, appeared before Penrith Local Court via video audio link from Parklea Correctional Centre last Thursday and pleaded not guilty to 41 child stalking offences. Mr Howes was arrested on June 2 following ongoing investigations into reports a child had been allegedly approached and photographed in the Penrith area. He was originally denied bail at Parramatta Local Court on June 3, but was able to re-apply after presenting fresh information. His bid for freedom was rejected again, however, despite his lawyer telling the court his client’s parents would essentially keep him under house arrest if he was released. The alleged crimes, which include 24 counts of stalk with intend to fear and 17 counts of stalk school student while attending school, are alleged to have occurred between June 2010 and May 2016. In seeking bail, the defence argued Mr Howes would unlikely receive a full-

time custodial sentence if convicted due to his limited criminal record. But Magistrate Roger Clisdell concluded the prosecution case was “strong” on face value. He said while some of the offences may be “duplicitous”, what was “reasonably clear from the extensive facts” was that Mr Howes had been seen by a number of people outside the South Penrith school “with no good purpose for him to be there”. “If he was convicted on a number or all of these allegations, in my view, custody would be involved,” Magistrate Clisdell said. The court heard police will rely on as many as 80 statements and 45 witnesses to prosecute the case. A short video clip showing the accused sitting in a Mazda vehicle outside the Evan Street school, recorded by the male victim on his mobile phone, was also tendered and played in closed court. Magistrate Clisdell said it was evident from the footage that the victim, who cannot be named due to his age, “exhibited both anger and frustration that the applicant was once again seen in close proximity to the school”. Both parents were in court last Thursday to support their son. The matter was adjourned to July 29.

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ey road projects to ease congestion around Penrith have been funded in the 2016/17 State Budget, announced on Tuesday. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres welcomed millions of dollars of State Government funds for roads and intersections in Penrith, including $31 million to start upgrading The Northern Road from the M4 to Jamison Road. A further $4.5 million was allocated to continue planning the widening of Mulgoa Road and Castlereagh Road between Andrews Road and Glenmore Parkway, and $1.9 million to begin construction of traffic lights at The Northern Road and Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has shown financial discipline and economic competence to turn this state around from the days of Labor, making possible a Budget that will make a positive difference to the lives of all people in NSW, including in Penrith,” Mr Ayres said. Almost $23 million was committed for the Nepean shared pedestrian cyclist bridge, in addition to funding previously announced for the construction of

Penrith’s ambulance superstation and $1 million to plan the Nepean Hospital upgrade. These commitments complement Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Mike Baird’s plans to raise the wall of Warragamba Dam to reduce the flood risk in the Nepean Valley. For local commuters, $407 million has been allocated to plan, develop and deliver better infrastructure and fleet to improve rail services, including more express services to western Sydney. “More and more people are choosing to live and work in western Sydney and this year’s Budget further demonstrates our commitment to supporting this growth by investing in this region,” Mr Baird said. Our schools will see funding to address a maintenance backlog more than double, increasing across the state from $160 million to $330 million over two years. State Treasurer, Gladys Berejiklian, said the Government was keeping debt low while spending record amounts on infrastructure and services. “This Budget ensures that every single person in NSW, no matter where they live or what their circumstances, has access to high quality services and infrastructure,” Ms Berejiklian said. Your thoughts? Tweet us @wwpenrith.

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Just $1 million for Nepean Hospital Hospital is at breaking point but State Budget ignores doctors’ pleas

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Nepean Hospital. Photo: Megan Dunn Skinner told the Weekender $1 million flowed into Nepean Hospital later in the 2015 Budget year. “Tuesday’s 2016/17 Budget [included] $1 million in planning for Nepean Hospital, which is on top of $1 million which flowed in 2015/16,” she said. “Unlike Labor, we understand planning is key to delivering the best hospitals to meet the future health needs of the grow-

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he long term future of Mulgoa is secured according to State Member Tanya Davies, after ‘record investments’ in essential services were allocated in the 2016/17 State Budget. “The Baird Government is committed to delivering for the people of NSW and Mulgoa, by funding critical infrastructure, as well as supporting frontline workers, with funding for more teachers, nurses and police,” Ms Davies said. This year, Mulgoa will see $32 million for the completion of the upgrade of Old Wallgrove Road between the M7 Motorway and Erskine Park Link Road, plus $14 million for the planning and upgrade of The Northern Road between Glenmore Parkway and the M4. The intersection upgrades at Erskine Park Road and Bennett Road, Coonawarra Drive, Pepper Tree Drive and Explorers Way will commence with a $7 million investment, in addition to $6 million allocated for planning for the M12 motorway. A further $1.3 million will help plan the upgrade of Mamre Road between the M4 and James Erskine Drive, and pavement at Park Road will be strengthened west from The Northern Road at Luddenham. “The Baird Government has turned the State around from having the slowest economic growth of any of the major states to the strongest performer today,” Ms Davies said.

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he State Government’s $1 million of ‘planning’ money to Nepean Hospital has been labelled a disgrace as patients still wait the longest in NSW to be seen. The funding in the State Budget has insulted its overworked specialists, who are struggling to treat patients within a safe time frame while the hospital bursts at its seams. Head of Nepean’s Intensive Care Unit, Dr Tony McLean, told the ABC it’s far too little, too late. “If they were really serious they shouldn’t just feed us little tidbits, they should be talking about a major rebuild,” he said. Labor Member for Londonderry, Prue Car, said the hospital is being left behind by the Baird Government. “It is insulting that Mike Baird can find $48 million for a bridge, but has only given Nepean Hospital an extra $1 million for planning,” she said. During the NSW election campaign in March last year, the Baird Government promised $4 million in their first term to plan the hospital’s upgrade. While no money was allocated in the 2015 Budget, Minister for Health Jillian

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ing population.” The commitment is just one per cent of the funding of Westmead’s $100 million, in addition to its $45 million injection last year. Ms Skinner added that Nepean Hospital saw a $139 million redevelopment just several years ago, however there’s no denying frontline services are needed immediately.

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Going red for an important cause • Red Nose Day to be held this Friday • Locals urged to get involved • New products available this year JADE ALIPRANDI

IDS and Kids are urging locals to get behind the 28th Red Nose Day this Friday, June 24. Products for purchase this year are looking to be some of the best yet with the introduction of plush toys ‘Leroy Lyrics’, ‘Sally Sunshine’ and ‘Katie Cakes’. Pens, wristbands and baby bandanna bibs are also available for purchase, with all funds going towards SIDS and Kids and the research they carry out on sudden and unexpected infant deaths in Australia. Acting Head of Paediatrics at Nepean Hospital, Dr Habib Bhurawala, said Red Nose Day is an important campaign. “Campaigns like Red Nose Day have brought attention to the issue of sudden infant death, including SIDS and stillbirth,” he said. “Over the past three decades, these awareness campaigns and ongoing research have helped to significantly reduce the number of sudden infant deaths in Australia.” Dr Bhurawala said continued research by organisations like SIDS and Kids is important for families going through the pain of losing a child.

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Penrith Panthers star Jamie Soward and his partner Madi Toms are supporting Red Nose Day. Photo: Megan Dunn “Continued research into sudden infant death is especially important to reduce the incidence of unexpected infant death in Australia,” he said. “Further research may hopefully be able

to provide an answer to families mourning the sudden loss of their child.” All Red Nose Day products will be available to purchase from Big W, Target and other retailers as well as online at www.

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Annual Report earns Council a Gold Award Penrith City Council has received a Gold Award at the prestigious 2016 Australasian Reporting Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Reporting for its 2014-2015 Annual Report. The award recognises the quality of reporting through areas such as performance, financial statements and disclosure of key aspects of its business and improves on Council’s success in reporting with

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a Silver Award in previous years. Mayor Karen McKeown said while reporting is a statutory requirement, Council aims to provide informative and purposeful reporting. “To receive a Gold Award a report must demonstrate overall excellence and be a model report for other organisations to follow,” she said. She congratulated Council staff on their work.

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enry Fulton Public School students say they have enjoyed learning about dairy thanks to their class pet, ‘Mooranda’. Mooranda, a life-size fibreglass cow, was given to the Cranebrook school as part of Dairy Australia’s Picasso Cows Program almost 12 weeks ago to help students learn about where their food comes from, the health benefits of dairy foods and the importance of the Australian dairy industry. Year 5/6 teacher, Carol Dalton, said Mooranda has been a big focal point for her class. “The whole concept is a great idea and the students have loved it. The level of engagement has been much higher than if we were just talking about it all normally,” she said. “We have done plenty of activities based on the cow and different dairy products including poems, surveys, procedures, story writing and mock-up infomercials.” Mooranda will appear at a special presentation next month.

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ormer NSW Premier and Labor Party leader Nathan Rees is back in the spotlight. His role as Premier between Morris Iemma and Kristina Keneally in 2008 to 2009 has handed him indispensable experience, that he is now using to benefit local business. Mr Rees is connecting western Sydney businesses with government through his new role as CEO of the Western Sydney Business Alliance (WSBA). The WSBA is the 2016 and beyond adaptation of the former Penrith Business Alliance, that Mr Rees said will see incremental but significant change moving forward. “We will have a focus on bringing government and business together to work on improving the region,” he said.

“If there’s going to be an airport then it’s imperative that western Sydney councils get behind an infrastructure plan that is aligned to that development.” Mr Rees said in a period of relative prosperity, he and the WSBA want to make sure Penrith and the west can leverage off future investment. “With the proposed airport, we want to see how local firms get access to those tenders, instead of the same big businesses,” he said. Western Sydney born and bred, Mr Rees shares a goal to create jobs in the west to cut travel times for the tens of thousands of people travelling east for work. “The emergence of western Sydney over the last few years has been welcomed but we need to go to the next step for Penrith,” he said. Although Mr Rees clearly has a strong history with the Labor Party, he ensured the role of the WSBA is politically neutral.

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Nepean Hospital funding It is no wonder that the resources of Nepean Hospital are being stretched to the limit when you have a good look at the rate that the Penrith area population is growing. Governments are always playing catch-up when it comes to the provision of infrastructure of any sort so why should hospital care be any different? Governments should be putting money into infrastructure projects instead of wasting millions of dollars on things like climate change and renewable energy. Climate change has been shown to be a hoax and the only renewable energy source that is cost effective is nuclear but our left-leaning Greens will have none of it. The people of Penrith deserve a health system that is ready to meet the growing demand for its services and it needs it sooner rather than later. KEITH EVERETT, WERRINGTON COUNTY

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Same sex marriage What a brilliant column from Wayne Tunks in last week’s Weekender. I am still constantly amazed by the people living in the past, who are against gay people getting married. Their arguments always seem so flawed and offensive. Straight people aren’t doing such a great job at the marriage caper, we might as well let somebody else give it a go! STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

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Our country and its people are up to their eyeballs in debt. We must stop the reckless spending. 50 per cent of voters rely on welfare for their income; 84 per cent of taxes are paid by just 20 per cent of tax payers. Our foreign debt has doubled in 10 years and the personal debt of Australians is the highest of any nation. And neither major party is taking

responsibility. They are only concerned with increased spending rather than cuts, structural reform, or greater fiscal accountability. Sadly, the major political parties have become paralysed by fear when it comes to taking any serious action on debt reduction. All Australians must have some skin in the game when it comes to cutting spending and getting the budget back into the black, but to get everyone on board we need decisive leadership. Family First believes that if Federal Government MPs had their salaries reduced by 10 per cent, then frozen at that new level until the country has sustainable budget surpluses, this will help motivate every Member of Parliament to better argue the case for greater financial responsibility. PHIL JOBE, FAMILY FIRST SENATE CANDIDATE

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Reece is a leader both in and out of his school community

Floral extravaganza coming to Penrith Paceway this August

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ear 9 Cranebrook High School student Reece Nuttall was named the inaugural 2016 Aboriginal Student of the Year last week. With members of his family in tow, Reece was presented with an award and a gift voucher by State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, last Friday, June 17. The new award is aimed at recognising young people who demonstrate leadership within their school and local community. Mr Ayres said it’s important to celebrate the achievements of people who work to make a positive impact on the community. “We should always celebrate successes in our community,” he said. “Leadership is more about setting examples and showing people a positive way to live their life and everything about Reece’s application was about him setting a positive example to not just other Aboriginal and Indigenous people, but also across our community.” Reece said he was happy to have won. “I’m overwhelmed, it was a big surprise because I didn’t know I was nominated and I didn’t know there was an award but I’m really happy,” he said. Reece will join other top students from the award nominations across NSW at the Emerging Leaders Forum in August where

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Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres with Aboriginal Student of the Year Reece Nuttall last Friday he will meet with Aboriginal, business and government leaders. Reece plans on putting his hat in the ring for school captain and will continue working within the Indigenous community and with Aboriginal people in the school and also at Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre.

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ugust may be the last month of winter, but for Penrith it will feel like spring as locals are given the opportunity to see some of the country’s most beautiful floral arrangements. Interconnected – A Floral Extravaganza was officially launched by Minister for Tourism and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres, President of the NSW Floral Art Association Mary Sweeney and President of the Australian Floral Art Association Madhu Shah last Friday. The event at the Penrith Paceway from

August 5 to 7 will showcase over 100 floral designs created for competition from floral artists across Australia and New Zealand, open for all the community to see. Both Ms Sweeney and Ms Shah are gold medallists from the biggest flower show in the world – the Chelsea Flower Show in England – and hope to inspire others to strive for such goals. “We hope to spark some local interest in floral art and teach them through the 11 classes,” Ms Shah said. For more information on Interconnected – A Floral Extravaganza, visit www.nswfloralartassociation.org.au.

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tudents at Penrith Christian School have been busy raising guide dogs while learning life lessons along the way with the help of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. For the past five months, a group of 50 students have been helping raise and train Inky, a blonde Labrador who will one day bring greater independence and mobility to someone who is blind or vision impaired. Inky is the third dog students have helped raise as part of the school’s ‘Puppy Pals’ program. Deputy Head of Middle School, Bob Pickworth, said the students learn a lot from helping train the dogs. “Through puppy raising, the kids learn about responsibility, leadership and what it takes to work as a team,” he said. “It’s also about doing something for the community and receiving nothing in return.” While the first puppy the school raised, Ginny, didn’t become a Guide Dog, she is now part of the breeding program at the Guide Dogs Centre and is the mother of Inky. “It’s really come full-circle for us,” Mr Pickworth said. “I’m sure the kids would love to keep in touch with the puppies they’ve raised, but they understand that this would be

Students with Inky. Photo: Melinda Jane a distraction to the important job of a Guide Dog.” While the focus of the Puppy Pals program is community service, Mr Pickworth said that Inky helps the students in other ways too. “If someone’s having a bad day they will take Inky for a walk and come back to class smiling, or if a student is having trouble reading they can read to her without fear of judgement – she’s kind of a therapy dog,” he said. For more information on how to be involved, visit www.guidedogs.com.au.

UPDATE FOR THE QUEEN STREET STREETSCAPE WORKS The streetscape works for Queen Street, St Marys have now commenced on the eastern side of the road from St Marys Hardware down to the St George Bank. These current works are moving quite quickly with only minimal issues that have been rectified.

weather conditions these cannot be done prior to this date. We are also hoping to see the pedestrian lighting switched on the western side of the street in the coming weeks.

The current work from Crana Street down to Coachman’s Park is now on track with paving and pedestrian lighting installations, and we should see asphalt laid at the end of June in this section (subject to weather).

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Sister2Sister had a number of smash hit singles including ‘What’s a Girl to Do?’ and ‘Sister’

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uring the peak of their careers at the turn of the new millennium, pop duo Sister2Sister, aka S2S, paid a visit to their old stomping ground – St Clair. It was early 2000 and the sisters, Chris and Sharon Muscat, attended their old primary school Holy Spirit Primary School to lend some sound advice to youngsters, before heading to Emmaus Catholic College in Erskine Park. The sisters were most famous for their 1999 hit single, ‘Sisters’; won Best Independent Release at the 2000 ARIA

Awards; and their album ‘One’ reached number three in Australia. According to local news reports at the time, 18-year-old Chris told students and admiring fans she remembered everything at the school being ‘smaller’. Sharon, just 15-years-old said she was still at the school when some of the Year 5 and 6 students started, before the pair moved to Melbourne to be closer to their record label. Chris ensured students that fighting with family was normal. “‘Sisters’ is about us and it’s very true – sisters fight and argue,” she said. “But family is most important. Even

Remember when... There isn’t much information about this image, other than it was the original road over the Blue Mountains. Sources say it was taken in Glenbrook where the “main lights” are now. Regardless of exactly where in Glenbrook it was taken, it’s an amazing flashback to our past.

if you fight and argue with your sister or brother, in five minutes it’s over because you are always going to be together.” Sharon then encouraged the students to reach for the stars. “We started off in the same place and we even had some of the teachers here,” she said. “This is where we are now, doing what we love to do. Anything you want to do starts in this room. You can do it.” The pair only released the one album. The sisters still perform together but they are now kept busy with their Sister2Sister School of Singing in Castle Hill, which they established back in 2004.

Penrith’s ‘Odd Couple’ were raising funds for vital cancer research in our June 26, 2015 edition of the Weekender. The two men set out on an adventure to an unknown destination in the ‘Mystery Box Rally’, an event that raised over $500,000 for brain cancer. The release of the 2015 State Budget promised the Penrith area a range of projects to be funded, including the multi-storey car park at Penrith Station and an ambulance superstation. A Kingswood residence was swooped on by police for the arrest of the President of the Rebels Windsor Chapter over the murder of a Central Coast man in 2014. A Penrith family were lucky to be alive after burning open charcoal to keep warm, and suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Retailers were urging locals to buy Australian-made furniture after a surge in complaints about the quality of imported products. Penrith were facing a severe uphill battle to reach the finals, after a 24-12 loss to the Bulldogs, and constant setbacks losing players to injury. Local legend Mark Geyer spent some time with Penrith Junior Rugby League Club, St Clair Comets.

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THE ISSUES THAT WILL TRANSFORM OUR CITY In the lead up to the Federal election, Council is taking the opportunity to speak to candidates about six major issues with the potential to transform our City. Western Sydney is Australia’s third largest economy and it’s critical that Penrith continues to play its part as a strong Regional City. Penrith’s success will reap beneﬁts well beyond our boundaries - for the region, for the state and for Australia. We know the beneﬁts from Federal investment in cities like Penrith will outweigh the costs, create jobs, increase tax revenues and boost the nation’s GDP. That’s why we are talking to candidates about six priorities: • A passenger rail link connecting the

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North West and South West Growth Centres and the new Western Sydney Airport with the western line. We’ve welcomed Labor’s $400 million commitment towards a rail link and the Coalition’s commitment to working in with other levels of government in a cities deal for Badgery’s Creek and Western Sydney including rail. • A major upgrade for Mulgoa/Castlereagh Road – widening it to six lanes from Glenmore Parkway to Andrews Road. We welcome the State and Federal governments’ commitment of $100 million to fund a stage of these works. • Transforming Regatta Park and the Nepean River into a regional showpiece with a universal playground, performance

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space and cafes. • Dedicated funding to transform our City Centre, create jobs and improve amenity. • Unlocking a strategic 3.66ha of land adjoining Penrith Station and the Thornton development to create new employment opportunities. • Investment in Penrith’s arts and cultural sectors for programming, talent development and retention and an upgrade for The Joan so it can accommodate 21st century technology. “When candidates are doorknocking or at train stations and community events, we encourage you to talk about some of these big picture projects that will transform our City,” Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said.

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PENRITH CITY COMMUNITY NEWS

Penrith has joined with many of Australia’s fastest growing communities to push for a dedicated infrastructure fund to address the needs of growth suburbs. More than ﬁve million Australians in fast-growing suburbs like Penrith, on the outskirts of capital cities are confronted daily with congested roads and insufﬁcient public transport. Poor access to health facilities adds to the pressure on our communities. Fund our Future is a campaign which brings together communities with similar issues from all over the country. It demands a change from the top through a dedicated infrastructure fund for fast-growing outer suburbs, calling for a policy shift to address the infrastructure backlog and future-proof our areas as they continue to grow. Already 30,000 emails have been sent to politicians. Sign up to the campaign: www. fundourfuture.info

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE Western Sydney is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions and Penrith is playing an increasingly important role in the region. Council recognises the importance of this position and is on the front foot tackling the issues that affect business, our residents and our community. Penrith has low unemployment compared to the national and state average, which is great news for the city and its residents. We are leading greater Sydney, the state and Australia as we continue to cement our position as one of the nation’s powerhouses. However many of our residents are forced to commute across Sydney, relying on cars due to an ineffective public transport system. This is primarily because the City is not served by a public transport system that goes North-South connecting outer Western Sydney. All public transport links currently run East-West and take us to the city. That is why we’re pushing for the ‘missing link’ in rail. It will reshape the region, stimulating further job growth and innovation and will ensure the maximum beneﬁt is derived from the development of the Western Sydney Airport. An effective rail link will deliver an efﬁcient way across the outer western Sydney suburbs for the 3 million people who will live in the region by 2031. Through our advocacy we are also asking both levels of government to stop the

gridlock on Mulgoa/Castlereagh Road which are both State government roads. As one of two main access points from the M4 it is incredibly frustrating for residents, workers and visitors. Without improvement to its capacity, economic development in Penrith’s City Centre and surrounding areas is likely to be constrained by increasing congestion. It is also great news that work will soon start on the Nepean River Bridge for a safer way across the Nepean River for walkers and cyclists. Council’s Our River Masterplan sets out a bold vision for greater connection to the river. At Regatta Park we hope to see an accessible playground, water’s edge amphitheatre, terracing, cafes, new paths and recreational facilities near the pedestrian bridge’s landing point, as well as improvements along the river towards Tench Reserve.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR EXCITING NEW FESTIVAL ON OUR RIVER The Nepean River will be brought to life with a festival featuring light, art and music over two days this November. So mark the 4-5 November on the calendar and book in your family and friends to experience the River like never before.

The riverbanks will come to life with illuminated light and interactive art displays, live music and pop-up restaurants for you to sit and relax under the stars with

family and friends on Friday evening or during the day on Saturday. Keep the kids entertained at the kids creative art corner, take part in health and wellness workshops, cooking displays, wildlife tours, learn about the beneﬁts of sustainable living and pick up bespoke items at the green artisan markets and there’ll be so much more.

This is an inaugural river festival with plans to grow each year and attract visitors to the region. But importantly for those of us who know, love and live in Penrith, there’s no need to travel far at all! We can spend quality time with family and friends and take part in this unique festival, so close to home.

The new river festival is a major event organised by Council to celebrate our unique river lifestyle.

Register your interest in attending the river festival event via Council’s Facebook to keep up-to-date and be the ﬁrst to know more about the river festival.

Whether you’re a student completing an assignment, a developer looking for the next suburb to boom or you live or work in Penrith and you’re curious to see what’s going on around you, this suite of free online products can provide insight. id.com.au/penrith/ shows you how Penrith and its people are changing. It provides a community profile, interactive maps, population and household forecasts information, as well as analysis of Penrith’s economy and workforce. Profile .id provides demographic analysis for Penrith City and suburbs based on results from the last five Censuses, including: • population • ethnicity • education • employment • unpaid work • income and • household statistics. Atlas .id links in with Profile .id and visually maps the different datasets available.

Economy .id describes Penrith’s role within the broader economy, and explores options for economic development and promoting Penrith’s strengths. It contains information relating to: • economic indicators • workforce proﬁles • size • structure • skills • self-containment • local market characteristics and • journey to work ﬁgures. Forecast .id presents what is driving Penrith’s population change and looks at how the population, age structure and household types will transform by 2036.

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DEMOGRAPHIC RESOURCES THAT TELL OUR COMMUNITY’S STORY

The wealth of information contained within each of the .id products is made up of information from both the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Australia’s leading economic modellers, NIEIR. As Penrith continues to transform, these tools are beneﬁcial in following progress in the New West.

Thursday, June 23, 2016 « Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter

RE-IMAGINE AGEING

IPART ENDORSES PENRITH’S PATH TO A STRONG FUTURE The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has endorsed Council’s vision for a strong Regional City by approving a Special Variation (SV) application. IPART’s positive determination gives Council the mandate and mechanism to take the next steps forward for our City.

Seniors learn circus tricks as one of the activities for the 10-day Seniors Festival

In April Seniors were in for a treat as Council, the CBD Corporation and many community partners launched ‘ReImagine Ageing’ - Penrith’s 2016 Seniors Festival at the park on the corner of High and Henry Streets. The festival was about participation, getting involved, staying connected and changing the way we think about getting older. This ﬁrst Seniors Festival, a revamped Seniors Week, was a big success with more than 80 activities over 10 days. The feedback was positive with our Neighbourhood Centres reporting that they have had increased participation and enquiries resulting from the festival

activities. ‘PAWS dance studios in South Penrith said they had a fantastic time at the Seniors Festival teaching a tap class and circus skills. Two tap classes a week are now running permanently. Both classes are for beginners and new participants are welcome. Call 4721 3750 or email pawsstudios@gmail.com for a free trial. The launch event was true to its ‘reimagine’ name and included some unusual and challenging activities like a big rig circus trapeze, pop-up choir, tap dancing, a table tennis challenge, dragon boat paddling, a pushbike discovery workshop and ride, and a diamond age expo.

The successful application is part of Council’s commitment to meet our community’s expectations and needs as the City grows. As well as being deemed Fit for the Future, Council has realised ongoing productivity savings of almost $5 million per year by undertaking comprehensive ﬁnancial and organisational capacity reviews. Penrith has experienced an era of unprecedented growth and Council continues to ensure our community has a secure future in a City that has its own strong identity complete with renewed infrastructure and assets. The SV will go toward maintaining, renewing and creating new assets, paying down debt, boosting Council’s service levels and helping to deliver projects such as Our River Masterplan, a multi deck CBD car park and a state-ofthe-art city park.

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Council is working on a range of projects around the City

It’s important to note that even with the determination, future Penrith Council rates will still be below the average residential rate of neighbouring councils.

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Thanks to Penrith Library, students have free access to help with their studies with yourtutor. Yourtutor is available 3pm to 10pm Sunday to Friday. Just go to yourtutor.com.au and enter your library card number. Students can receive help with maths, English, science, essay and report writing, assignment research, referencing, study skills, business studies, engineering fundamentals and economics. All you need is a library card. If you haven’t got one, Penrith City students can easily join the library free at the library counter. The Library’s Digital Help Desk can help you with those annoying technology hitches

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us to help you better.

We all come across those ﬁddly things about technology that have us stumped, but help is at hand with our library’s free Digital Help Desk. The desk operates between 10am and 12 noon seven days a week at Penrith Central Library. The Digital Help Desk does not require booking but please bring along your equipment to enable

The service offers one-on-one assistance from library staff with small, but common technology issues such as: • connecting to the internet • downloading e-Books or audio books from Overdrive (Penrith City Library’s digital media service) • using Zinio our digital magazine service

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getting photos off a phone installing apps on a personal device setting up different accounts resetting passwords accessing email attaching and downloading pictures connecting to the Library’s free Wi-Fi service, and • different operating systems and how to use them effectively.

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CENSUS NIGHT IS TUESDAY 9 AUGUST 2016 Council is encouraging residents, workers and visitors to complete the upcoming Australian Bureau of Statistics census on the night of Tuesday 9 August. It’s easy, with more than twothirds of Australia’s population expected to complete the survey online.

An artist’s impression of an upgraded Queen Street

Queen Street, St Marys is undergoing a $6.7 million makeover which includes upgrades and replacement of footpaths, lighting and trees. This will signiﬁcantly improve the amenity and visibility of the town centre, helping to boost economic development and shopper satisfaction.

The project has been complicated with the extensive underground utility services found to be badly tangled in the large tree roots, making tree root removal up and down the length of the street a very delicate process. But the project remains on track for completion by October 2016.

A city centre that is contemporary and welcoming to visitors, shoppers and workers, that will encourage them to stay there longer and feel safer, will help attract more investment to St Marys.

We look forward to switching on sections of the new LED pedestrian lighting as soon as possible, which will make a huge difference on dark winter mornings and evenings.

Extensive tree and garden bed planting will occur after winter to replace the removed trees to ensure the new plants get settled in the best possible growing conditions. Support your local businesses Businesses on both sides of Queen Street remain open for business and need your support. Your local retailers have been impacted by the works and your continued patronage will ensure they continue to trade well during this disruptive period.

The census provides an important snapshot of Australia’s people and their housing. Council staff often rely on this data to understand the make-up of our community to better plan our city and advocate to other levels of government for funding and services.

Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter » Thursday, June 23, 2016

QUEEN STREET UPGRADES ON TRACK

If you have questions or if you’ll be away from home on Census night you can call the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776 so they can let your Census Collector know. To learn more about Penrith community statistics, see Council’s webpage under ‘Resources and Documents’.

DID YOU KNOW... • almost 99% of components that make up a computer can be recycled? • more than 90% of components found in a mobile phone can be recycled? • Penrith Council offers two e-waste services for residents: Large e-waste To keep recyclable large e-waste out of landﬁll, Council offers two drop-off days each year in February and September. Next e-waste Drop Off Day (Large e-waste) • Saturday 10 September 2016 • Jamison Park: 9am – 3:30pm For more information and to check what items are accepted, visit Council’s website. Small e-waste Batteries, mobile phones, light bulbs and CDs don’t belong in your bin. During opening hours, you can now drop these items for recycling at St Clair Leisure Centre or Council’s libraries in Penrith, St Clair and St Marys. Download our Waste Smartphone App to receive notiﬁcations about major events like our E-Waste and Chemical Drop-off events, set reminders for when to put your bins out and more.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown and Regional Waste Coordinator Wendy Xing using the new Tech Waste Collection station

Thursday, June 23, 2016 « Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN SUPPORTS COOLING OUR COMMUNITY

DOWN YOUR WAY LOCATION: PROVIDING SAFER ROADS TO OUR COMMUNITY A new roundabout has been constructed at Racecourse Road, South Penrith at Batt Street as part of Council’s annual Trafﬁc Facilities Program.

Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown, Costa Georgiadis (ABC’s Gardening Australia) and Jon Dee (former Australian of the Year) launch the One Tree per Child program in Penrith

In our work to help cool the city and make it more liveable, Council is giving away thousands of trees and shrubs to local families, This is being done as part of the One Tree Per Child program, which was developed by the original co-founders of National Tree Day, Jon Dee and Olivia NewtonJohn. Planting trees and shrubs is a great way to improve our local environment, and help keep our homes and communities cool. Council is leading the way by working with some local childcare centres to get them involved in planting trees and shrubs.

“The aim of One Tree Per Child is to enable as many children as possible to plant a tree and to see it grow in their town or city,” said Jon Dee. One Tree per Child is supported by a number of high proﬁle ambassadors including Kevin McCloud, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Lord Stern and Costa Georgiadis. Initiated in Australia, the program is now planting trees in seven countries.

“Getting kids involved is so important and equally exciting,” said Costa Georgiadis, host of the ABC’s Gardening Australia. “It’s great for them to be able to get their hands dirty, to get out in the garden at home or at school at every opportunity they have, to see how things grow, “ he said. Olivia Newton-John said it was great to see Penrith joining the program. “When young children get out, get their hands in the earth, and plant trees, Penrith beneﬁts from that. And in the years to come, the children who plant a tree will be able to look back and say “that is my tree - I really made a difference!” The program in Penrith will see selected childcare centres receive established trees to plant in their grounds, as well as families receiving seedlings to take home. The children will also be engaged with lessons and activities which are linked to the childcare curriculum. The program is being piloted with Council childcare centres this year, with the view to offer it to privately run centres in following years.

LOCATION: CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY WITH OUR FACILITIES. New footpath has been constructed in Mulgoa, St Clair and Erskine Park as part of Council’s annual Footpath Delivery Program, Section94 contributions and the Erskine Park Open Space Strategic Masterplan.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS THIS SEPTEMBER Local Government elections will be held on Saturday 10 September 2016, when the Penrith community will elect 15 people to represent them as Councillors for the next four years. It is compulsory to vote in Australia. To check your enrolment (voter) details are correct please contact the Australian Electoral Commission. More information can be found at aec.gov.au. Voting will take place in polling booths at local school halls and community centres. Locations for pre-poll centres, accessible booths and other booths will be advertised closer to the election.

Some of the artists who will perform at the Joan for a live broadcast

Fine Music 102.5FM will head west to the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on 31 July for its biggest live broadcast event ever. The free community concert featuring some of Australia’s most exciting musicians, will be heard by thousands of listeners. The impressive line-up includes world renowned concert pianist Gerard Willems AM. Having recorded a CD for Fine Music previously in the venue, Willems says he was “smitten with the beautiful atmosphere of the hall”, referring to the wonderful acoustic quality of the Joan’s 660 seat Richard

Bonynge Concert Hall and its imposing Bosendorfer piano. The program will open at 2pm with 10 piece 1920s style jazz outﬁt The Great Gatsby Orchestra, before ARIA nominated Acacia String Quartet, lauded for its extraordinary talent and blend of established and unorthodox repertoire, makes its much anticipated return to The Joan. Fine Music Kruger Scholarship winner violinist Rebecca Gill will perform as part of a duo with Paul Cheung on piano. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellows –

a group of 16 gifted young musicians holding highly prized places in the SSO’s leading orchestral training program – are also on the bill.

Anyone who is thinking of running for Council as a candidate (or a group of candidates) is encouraged to visit votensw.info or call 1300 135 736 to understand what they need to do and their responsibilities toward funding, disclosure and compliance.

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LIVE FROM THE JOAN - A FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT 31 JULY 2-5PM

Finally, ARIA award winning a capella group The Idea of North - described by jazz legend James Morrison as “the best contemporary a cappella group in the country” - will close the concert on a high note with their vibrant sound and style. Keep an eye on www.thejoan.com.au for more information.

PENRITH CITY COUNCIL’S PLEDGE FOR PARITY

Women attending the International Women’s Day Celebration in St Marys

Council held a successful International Women’s Day celebration together with the Penrith Women’s Health Centre and a number of local community organisations and service providers at St Marys Memorial Hall in March. The event attracted a record crowd with more than 180 local women from diverse backgrounds and different ages coming along to celebrate this year’s theme ‘Pledge for Parity’ by participating in an entertaining and educational morning of activities. The Mayor Councillor Karen McKeown welcomed participants and gave the

keynote speech. Students of the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School performed and guest speakers included the NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman Janine Young and representatives from Fair Trading NSW and the Anglicare Financial Wellbeing Hub. The celebration also featured information stalls from numerous local service providers including Ability Links, Wesley Mission, Centrelink and the Ofﬁce of State Revenue.

Thursday, June 23, 2016 « Penrith City Council - Community Newsletter

WHAT’S ON WILLIAM COX HISTORICAL FESTIVAL AND OPEN DAY

PENRITH ANNUAL SHOW Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th August

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MATCH PREVIEW

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Peter Wallace plays his 200th game this weekend. Photo: Megan Dunn

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outh Sydney come to Pepper Stadium this Friday night in an effort to keep their season alive against a Panthers side that itself is desperate to string wins together to consolidate a spot in the top eight. The Panthers enjoyed a bye last weekend after their miracle comefrom-behind victory against Manly the week before, while Souths were nothing short of disappointing against Parramatta last Friday night. The Rabbitohs are a shadow of the side that won the competition in 2014 and head into this weekend’s game sitting in 13th spot on the ladder, with finals football looking more and more unlikely. Souths also have an array of injuries and judiciary issues to worry about, which is

proving a major disruption to the side in an already difficult Origin period. Talking of Origin, the outcome of this game may well depend on if the players who took to the field on Wednesday night at Suncorp Stadium back-up for their respective clubs on Friday. For the Panthers, the inclusion of Matt Moylan and Josh Mansour will be vital while Souths will be hoping Queensland centre Greg Inglis lines up in the red and green – despite his questionable form this season they certainly missed his spark against the Eels last weekend. Of course, the biggest question mark hangs over Blues halfback Adam Reynolds – the Rabbitohs will be desperate for him to back-up and will feel that his kicking game will give them a big chance against the Panthers, who often find it hard to get out of their own half when dominated by an opposition. The kicking game is what concerns me most about Penrith’s chances on Friday night.

With Jamie Soward still missing, the Panthers will again rely on youngster Nathan Cleary and Peter Wallace, who celebrates his 200th first grade game, to guide them around the park and put the side in a winning position. Both are up to the job, but if Reynolds does play there’s no doubt that he has their measure. This clash brings one word to mind: desperation. And while the Rabbitohs are desperate to keep their season alive, the Panthers should be even more desperate to ensure they are not the competition’s biggest under-achievers this year. As we head into round 15 of the competition, there is no longer room for excuses. The time for Penrith to live up to the preseason expectations is now. In front of what should be a big home crowd, on the game’s biggest stage (Friday night football), it’s time for the Panthers to silence the non-believers. Even without Soward, who remains stuck in reserve grade, and forward Sam

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McKendry, who serves the final week of his suspension this round, the Panthers clearly have the better side on paper this weekend, and with the Rabbitohs struggling have a big chance to put a big score on their opponents. Some already believe 2016 has passed the Panthers by, but the side is well positioned to play finals football – perhaps it’s time the players themselves believed it. Tip: Panthers by 8

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to Penrith was celebrated but there were doubts over what 2016 would hold for the 30-year-old given his recent problems with injuries and his previous relationship with coach Anthony Griffin. Wallace has flourished, however, and is now on the verge of signing a new one-year deal with the club to ensure he’ll finish his career where he started it.

niversary dinner on Saturday night, with the first inductees into Penrith’s Hall of Fame to be announced. The exclusive invitation-only event will be live streamed on the Panthers website and be hosted by Channel Nine personality Tim Gilbert. I’m told that some very exclusive Hall of Fame memorabilia will be released on the night.

» Tuesday marked 24 years since the

» James Segeyaro was at Panthers train-

death of young Panthers star Ben Alexander in a car accident at Colyton. It was great to see the Panthers pay tribute to Ben through their official social media pages – his death still resonates with so many people in the local area.

ing on Monday afternoon despite being a no-show for Penrith’s reserve grade game last Saturday. Segeyaro has played his last game for the Panthers with the 2014 Dally M Hooker of the Year finalising a deal in the English Super League. There was speculation that a number of NRL clubs were interested in Segeyaro, including the Broncos and Wests Tigers, but there’s huge question marks over his attitude, particularly off-the-field. Perhaps he’ll return one day, but he will certainly carve up in the Super League.

» The Panthers are encouraging fans to

wear their black jerseys to Friday night’s game against the Rabbitohs. As part of a ‘black out’ theme, an AC/DC tribute band will also be performing at the game.

» Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is

expecting a big game against the Rabbitohs on Friday night, and says playing at home will be a huge advantage. Despite their form this season, the New Zealand star believes the Rabbitohs will be tough to beat. “They’re always a tough team to play. We’re expecting a big one,” he said.

» There’s rumours doing the rounds that the Panthers are interested in signing 24-year-old forward Jack Stockwell from the Newcastle Knights. Stockwell made his first grade debut for St George-Illawarra in 2012 before joining the Knights last year. It’s understood that Newcastle wants to offload the Picton Magpies junior before June 30.

» NRL CEO Todd Greenberg last week

joined CEOs from three other major Australian sporting codes to reaffirm a commitment to end domestic violence. Mr Greenberg was supported by CEOs from the Australian Rugby Union, Australian Football League and Netball Australia at a joint meeting with Our Watch, an independent, not-for-profit, domestic violence organisation. The show of solidarity re-emphasised the importance of

» Congratulations to Peter Wallace

(pictured) who plays his 200th first grade game this weekend. It’s been a long and interesting journey for Wallace, who made his NRL debut with the Panthers 11 years ago before he was squeezed out of the club, ending up at Brisbane where he played 139 games. His return

the need to eradicate domestic violence within Australia. Figures reveal that on average, at least one woman a week is killed by a partner or former partner and one in four women has experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner. “We have met today as a single sporting voice – to stand up, speak out and take action against domestic violence wherever and whenever,” Mr Greenberg said.

» Players, coaches, referees and NRL staff have headed back to junior rugby league clubs this week in a show of recognition

and support for the countless hours that hundreds of volunteers deliver week in, week out across junior league seasons. More than 150 NRL players and volunteers gave up their time to coach a local team, lend a hand on the BBQ or help set up and pack away training sessions throughout the week and coming weekend.

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hen 18-year-old Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary told his father, Ivan, he would be debuting in first grade that weekend, the former Penrith coach uttered four words before congratulating him. “Are you kidding me?” That reaction from his father was expected by young Cleary who himself was also coming to terms with being told he’ll make his NRL debut against the likes of Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk and the rest of the Melbourne Storm crew. “Dad was in shock. We both were in shock,” Cleary admitted to Extra Time. “I couldn’t believe it and when I told him he laughed and said ‘are you kidding me?’… but he was really proud and so was Mum.” While Cleary openly admits he never would’ve seen first grade this early in his career under his father’s reign as Panthers coach, he’s happy things are working out well with the man that replaced his old man at the helm – Anthony Griffin. Just a matter of months ago, whilst playing in the Holden Cup, Cleary was given the opportunity by coach Griffin to train with the NRL squad. In that time Cleary made just one appearance in the Intrust Super Premier-

ship before being ‘trusted’ by his father’s successor to lead the top squad around. “When Hook told me I would be training with the boys I thought it was just for experience, but after a few injuries and some other things that went on, I felt the chance was coming,” Cleary said. “I definitely didn’t expect it this early on but I’m really grateful for the opportunity.” While Dad Ivan may not be hanging around Panthers HQ anymore, he’s still very much in his son’s life at home. Cleary said he and his father have a great relationship on and off the paddock. “Dad and I always have banter at home but he’s been good though, he’s helped me a lot so far this year and throughout my whole life,” he said. “Dad likes to tip me up on goal kicking, he thought he was a pretty good goal kicker back in his day. He’s also helped me in other parts of my game too.” His father will once again be in the crowd this Friday night when Cleary plays his first NRL game at Pepper Stadium. While the former St Dominic’s student wasn’t sure whether his father will take up a place on Family Hill or Beer Hill tomorrow night, he is excited to be playing in front of his home fans for the first time. “I’m not sure where Dad will be sitting but he’ll definitely be at the game,” Cleary confirmed. “I’m actually very keen to play my first home game. Hopefully we get a good crowd.” Cleary signed a contract extension earlier this month until the end of 2019.

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ate last year when rookie Panthers forward Moses Leota was putting together his player profile for the club’s official website, he listed Origin star James Tamou as one of his rugby league idols. When he filled out that form all those months ago, never did he imagine that the premiership-winning North Queensland prop – that he looks up to week in, week out – would very soon be his teammate. Last Thursday night when it was announced that Tamou would leave the Cowboys and relocate to the Panthers in 2017, Leota thought all his Christmas’s had come at once. Not only did he just make his NRL debut with the Panthers days prior but he also found out the news that the player he admires most in rugby league, will next year be running out alongside him. Speaking with Extra Time, Leota said he was pumped that he’ll soon get to learn more about his craft from one of the game’s

“It was amazing to be out there with boys who I watched growing up”

premier front rowers. “James is just a big guy who always gets his team on the front foot, plus he’s a front rower and that’s why I look up to him,” he said. “I can’t wait to play with him next year and learn everything I can.” At just 20-years-old, Leota is the latest in a long list of local juniors to make

their Penrith Panthers NRL debut. The St Marys product said his short but sweet performance against the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 14 will be a moment he’ll treasure forever. “I got goosebumps,” Leota admitted. “As soon as I had my first touch it felt

awesome. It was amazing to be out there with boys who I watched growing up. “The game felt a lot faster and was way more physical, but I reckon I went alright.” While Leota was only privy to just 10 minutes of action, his time on the

Brookvale Oval pitch had plenty of impact, with the youngster running more metres in 10 minutes (55m) than fellow prop Leilani Latu did in 53 minutes (44m). “I didn’t get much minutes but I felt like I went out there, did the job, and got the boys on the front foot,” Leota said. “If Hook gives me more minutes this week I feel like I’ll really be able to progress my game and become a better player.”

This Friday night will be no easier task for Leota, who will go up against superstar Sam Burgess and the rest of South Sydney’s dominant forward pack at Pepper Stadium. While the Bunnies have struggled to fire so far this year, Leota is wary of the ability they have up front. “It will be exciting to go up against the Souths pack this week, they are big and strong,” he said. Meanwhile, Leota revealed to Extra Time he’ll remain at Penrith in 2017, so a chance to play with his idol in Tamou is well and truly on the cards.

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enrith has confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in rugby league, announcing last week that they’ve signed Cowboys prop James Tamou on a four year deal. The Weekender can reveal that Tamou signed with the Panthers several weeks ago but the official announcement was carefully planned to ensure the New South Wales forward could tell his Cowboys team mates first. There was no fanfare surrounding the signing announcement with the club issuing a carefully worded, two paragraph

statement confirming the signing news last Thursday night. “Penrith Panthers are delighted to confirm James Tamou has decided to join the club on a four-year deal commencing in 2017,” the statement said. “Out of respect for James and the North Queensland Cowboys, the Panthers will make no further comment on the matter until the conclusion of the current season.” Tamou played for New South Wales in Origin II at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old premiership winner is

confident that his move to the Panthers will be a successful one. “Where I can win another comp, that’s what I base my decision on,” Tamou told Fairfax Media. “After getting the first one last year, you just want more of that feeling. I want another one. Penrith mate, they are definitely on the up. “That feeling – I’ve heard players talk about it in the past but I’ve always wondered what is that? You can’t explain it. To go through preseason, the ups and downs of the year and to go through and win it all. It’s just the best thing ever.”

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and his single parent daughter Terri, BK finally finds the courage he was once famous for on the field, off it, to tackle his demons head on and ultimately win back the respect of the community he let down. Mr Davis said his inspiration for the film came from living and working in and around Penrith. “I had the idea for a long time, it was about growing up around Penrith and seeing legends on the weekend playing rugby league and then seeing them again during the week at local pubs gambling,” he said. ‘Broke’ is being screened at Hoyts Penrith on Wednesday, July 20 as a one-off. Tickets: www.tugg.com/ events/117352.

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THE ONLY TIME FOR PLACE TO BE LIFETIME BANS Strap yourselves in Panthers fans – we have a big couple of days ahead of us! The only place to be on Friday night is at Pepper Stadium watching the Panthers do battle with Souths. The theme for the game is ‘Blackout’, with the team wearing the black 2016 Home Jersey, and we’re calling on all Panthers fans to deck themselves out in as much black as possible. There will be 20 per cent off all black Panthers apparel at the game. Let’s turn the whole stadium black and make those Rabbitohs realise they’re in enemy territory. Get to the ground early and rock out with AC/DC cover band Thunderstruck, then don’t miss the dance extravaganza at half-time. The 50th Season Gala Dinner on Saturday night will be a rare chance for many of our former players to catch up as we reflect on their achievements. It will be an opportunity to celebrate

all those who have played a part in the history of this great club. We will launch the Panthers Hall of Fame and reveal the first four inductees out of the 12 nominees that have already been announced. With names like Gower, Girdler, Alexander, Geyer, Sheens, Cartwright and Simmons in the mix, I certainly don’t envy the panel who had to make the final decision! The historic night will be live streamed on the Panthers website, from the first red carpet arrivals to the final speeches. Make sure you tune in as we write another memorable chapter in the Panthers story. Finally I want to thank James Segeyaro for his service to the Panthers over the last three and a half seasons. It will be a great experience for him to live and play rugby league in another part of the world and I wish him all the best for the future.

An opportunity exists for the NRL to be a leader in its field by introducing mandatory life sentencing for assault/abuse of all officials at the grassroots level of the game. Until we see this, incidents of this nature and like the one in Cronulla last week will continue to occur. Last year we had it in Penrith with wellknown NRL players abusing local referees, people need to be reminded that at this level it is a participation sport. Referees make mistakes, players make mistakes and we want to keep everyone involved in the game. When these types of incidents occur as they do the NRL need to be seen to be strong. Judiciary this past week has also been in the news. The Property Central Game Review Board propose that the NRL adopt a similar system to the Premier League in England.

Three Grade 1 offences equals one week off. Grade 2 offences carry a red card style two to three week ban and so on and so forth. To miss big games like Origins, Internationals or semi finals due to a Grade 1 offence, it has become obvious the punishment doesn’t fit the crime. With the limited life span of athletes and their earning potential, perhaps this method for judiciary could be implemented. It seems the NRL are looking at the match review situation so I would expect there will be some changes at some stage in the future. On another note the Panthers take on South Sydney this Friday night at Pepper Stadium. The result of this match could have a significant bearing on who finishes the season in the top eight, which means both teams will be desperate for the two points.

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English Super League. Another player who has played his last game for Penrith is Frenchman Ben Garcia, who has already departed the club bound for the UK.

» Holden Cup: With their last bye out

of the way, Penrith will finally return to action this Friday night in the National Youth Competition. Panthers coach Cameron Ciraldo has shaken up his side to face the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Pepper Stadium tomorrow at 5.45pm. Penrith will unveil a new-look halves pairing, with Reed Izzard and Wayde Egan getting the playmaking responsibilities while Richie Munchow and Billy Burns will make their NYC debuts. Penrith, who haven’t lost a game since Round 1, are expected to be too good for the Bunnies who are sitting in 14th.

» Ron Massey Cup: After a number of

weeks off St Marys returned to the field last Saturday only to be thrashed by Mounties 44-16 in Round 15 of the Ron Massey Cup competition. Down 20-10 at half-time, St Marys tried hard to come back in the second half but a clear lack of football over the last month took its toll on the Saints. Try scorers for St Marys included: Chris Aunese-Scanlan (2) and Luke Nadurutalo. Josh Butfield kicked two from two. This Saturday afternoon five-eighth Sam Jones will make his return for St Marys when they take on Auburn at St Marys Leagues Stadium at 1pm.

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ollowing on from last week’s article about having a social conscience and the ethical dilemmas associated with misaligned values of our clients, this article takes this idea a step further: should your business actively seek to support social causes? Make sure you consider the following as you seek to answer this question. Most social causes are intrinsically linked to political, religious or other value-laden foundations. You need to consider that your link to a particular social cause may alienate you from potential clients. This may not be an issue, as you might prefer to only work with clients who share your values (or are sympathetic to them). But it is a question worth considering before choosing a social cause to align your business with. Consider that some causes create a culture of dependency rather than truly empowering underprivileged communities. While the vast majority of charities and social causes are motivated by a deep-seated desire to help others, some do this better than others.

Have you heard the proverb “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”? Aim to support social causes that empower people rather than make them dependent – it is far more worthwhile and has far-reaching effects. It is also important to pursue social causes only if you are truly passionate about them. If you are doing it just to ‘look good’ or because all your business friends are doing it, you are likely to cause harm to your business reputation and possibly enter into arrangements that harm the charity as well (e.g. if you end your support, it can affect the long term effectiveness of that charity). An important note: do not ever use tragedies, disasters or crisis situations to promote your business. You need to be extremely careful about offers that benefit you far more than the charity and that look like you are being opportunistic. By all means, if you are genuinely assisting a social cause, do so. But be very careful about your motivations and consider whether your support is better done quietly.

nderstanding the layout of your Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) is a fairly intuitive process. After starting at the top with sales or gross revenue, you subtract itemised expenses to get to a final net income (or loss) for the year. The most important part of the revenue section of your profit and loss report is total sales. Note how much sales have risen or fallen since your previous profit and loss report. Breaking sales figures down into individual products or product lines will help you see which products are performing well and which products need attention. Operating costs can be harder to bring down. For example, if rent increases it may not be practical to move to cheaper premises, or the move itself may cost more than the increase in rent. Labour costs can also be complicated, as you cannot usually bring down your wage bill without reducing the number of employees. You should check your profit and loss report for any sudden or unexpected spikes in costs, rather than gradual

increases over time. Using your P&L, you can extract a number of important figures to explain your business’ profitability. Here are some calculations you should be doing often: • Gross profit = revenue – cost of goods sold The difference between total sales and the cost of producing the goods or services you sell. It is an indicator of overall production efficiency and a key figure for setting prices/targets. • Gross profit margin = (gross profit ÷ revenue) x 100 This shows what proportion of gross profit you keep from each dollar of revenue generated (e.g. 20 per cent gross profit margin means you keep a gross profit of $0.20 for every $1.00 of revenue generated). • Operating profit = gross profit – operating expenses Profit generated from core operations. It doesn’t include expenses from interest or taxes (often called ‘earnings before interest and tax’ or EBIT).

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t would be a reasonable assumption that Aussie singer Dami Im’s life post Eurovision would be pretty hectic. But Dami’s recent focus hasn’t been on her music career, but on the African nation of Uganda. The 2013 winner of ‘The X Factor’ started sponsoring children through Compassion Australia when she was 17 and now, along with her husband Noah, the couple sponsor eight children in total. Dami’s planned trip to Uganda was made before she found out about Eurovision and there was no doubt in her mind that she would stick to the commitment she made to six-year-old Jovia. “I did get people telling me that it’s not the best thing to do and they tried to convince me out of it saying that it’s not the right time for you to be helping other people but I didn’t even consider those suggestions,” Dami said. “I just knew that’s what I wanted to do and I guess I wanted to bring all the attention I was getting from Eurovision and direct it towards people like Jovia who need attention.” It was a decision that Dami is very happy she made, having had the chance to experience a part of the world she’d never seen before.

“It was my very first time going to Africa and it was eye opening for me,” Dami said. “Uganda was so beautiful and a lot greener than I thought it was going to be in my mind. “It was such a beautiful country, but the conditions the kids were living in wasn’t so great.” Dami’s Eurovision performance earned her second place and a whole legion of new fans. In fact it was her fans, known as the ‘Dami Army’, that helped secure Dami’s place in the competition. “I have really great, devoted fans who have been supporting me for three years,” she said. “They really wanted me to do Eurovision when they found out that Australia was going to be in it. “They just kept pushing and pressing and campaigning everywhere. “After two years of doing that SBS heard their voice.” Dami’s focus for the rest of the year is on Australia, with her ‘Yesterday Once More’ national tour heading out west next month for a show at the Rooty Hill RSL. The tour will help promote her latest album ‘Classic Carpenters’, which features a track list full of The Carpenters’ biggest hits. “My parents were big fans of The Carpenters and they used to play their songs to me when I was little,” Dami said.

“They’re such beautiful tunes with amazing heartfelt lyrics, and Karen Carpenter’s voice is so amazing. “Everyone loves The Carpenters’ songs with Karen’s voice on them, she had a very unique tone and a lot deeper tone than my own voice. “I felt that I wanted to carry the feel of what she did but not copy it at all.” Dami’s other focus, besides the tour and

her new album, is on getting more music out to her legions of new fans. “I’m hoping to release new music when I can, which will be released not just in Australia but across the world.” Dami Im will be performing at the Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, July 30 at 8pm. Tickets are $20-$40. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www. rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 9677 4916.

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all in love with the March sisters all over again when Ruby Productions presents their latest theatre adaptation ‘Little Women’ at the John Lees Centre this July. Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy will take to the stage for this classic story that explores the lives of four sisters, from childhood to womanhood. Over the years the girls must deal with the joys and heartache of life – including love, financial struggles, family dynamics and illness. ‘Little Women’ was a 19th century novel by Louisa May Alcott which was

adapted into the 1994 film starring Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Kirsten Dunst and Susan Sarandon. The production has been adapted to the stage by Jenny Tibbitts and directed by Linda Holland. Ruby Productions is based in western Sydney and provides a platform for local talent to explore the world of theatre. Ruby Productions presents ‘Little Women’ at the John Lees Centre in Penrith on Saturday, July 16, Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, July 30 at 2pm and 8pm. Tickets are $20-$25. To book tickets, visit www.trybooking.com/186410. Alternatively to reserve seat, phone 4735 5422. For more information, visit www.rubyproductions.com.au.

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your tickets now and make the most of this chance to experience a magical story that’s delighted generations. May Gibbs’ ‘Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’ will be on at The Joan on Tuesday, July 5, Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7 at 10am and 12pm daily. Tickets are $18-$22 or $72 for a family (four people, at least one adult). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thejoan.com.au or call 4723 7600. Photo: Branco Gaica

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hildhood classics are plentiful but not many are as loved as May Gibbs’ ‘Snugglepot and Cuddlepie’. The Gumnut babies will make a stop off in Penrith this school holidays for a new Australian adaptation of the timeless tale. Setting out on a mission to the big city to see a human, the Gumnut babies – Snugglepot and Cuddlepie – find themselves having all sorts of adventures as they meet up with friends and foes including Mrs Fantail, Professor Kookaburra, Mr Frog, Mr Lizard, Mr Possum and Mrs Snake. This charming production has been created for five to 10-year-olds by CDP Production in association with Monkey Baa Theatre Company. The show enjoyed a sell-out season at the Sydney Opera House in 2015, so grab

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t’s that time of the year again. This Sunday the Penrith Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show will be heading to Penrith Panthers. The show will feature a range of stalls displaying antique, vintage and modern dolls; collectable bears and toys; along with doll houses, furniture, books, scrapbooking, laces, patterns and buttons to make your own dolls and bears. Refreshments will be available including Devonshire teas and a BBQ cooked by the members of the Zonta Club of Nepean Valley Inc. Penrith Dolls, Bears, Craft and Collectables Show is on at Penrith Panthers on Sunday, June 26 from 10am to 4pm. Entry is $6 for adults and $2 for children over five-years-old.

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mongst the fastest growing wines in terms of new plantings in Australia is Tempranillo, an easy-drinking medium-bodied and fruity red that was first planted here in the early 1900s, waned, and was resurrected again with more serious intent around the 1980s. Today this native of Spain is grown in all major Australian regions by some 200 or more producers, with one to look for being the NSW Riverina’s Calabria Family Wines’ Cool Climate Series that’s made from fruit from the Hilltops area near Young. Full of varietal cherry and plum fruit flavours, a touch of leatheriness and with a mild clove spiciness, it’s an excellent example of just why Tempranillo has really taken off amongst drinkers in the past five years or so. Winemaker Bill Calabria used only hand-harvested fruit for this drop that’s so well-priced at just $15. Enjoy it simply with tapas or other light snacks, or main courses of anything from chorizo sausages to roast chicken or rack of lamb (as it is in its home country Spain) or even think more-Mexican tacos, nachos or burritos. One to note: We’ve long had a fondness for Sauvignon Blanc, and while most think of it as a purely summerdrinking wine, there are plenty of reasons to put it on the table with winter-time meals too. Or simply enjoy it on its own. A full-of-flavour Sauv Blanc that’s currently on the shelves is Blossom Hill’s 2015 (pictured) made from fruit sourced from across South Eastern Australia. All about crisp and zesty fresh citrus flavours, this one’s nicely accompanied by tropical and passionfruit aromas that make for a rewarding drop at just $13 a bottle.

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Rated M // KATE REID pushing to ensure his findings become known to the public, and to help bring awareness to players about the risks involved in the game. The film also stars Alec Baldwin as former Steelers team doctor Julian Bailes. Though reviews for the film have been mixed, Will Smith has been praised for his performance which earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globes and Actor of the Year at the Hollywood Film Awards. ‘Concussion’ was produced by Ridley Scott and is based on an expose called ‘Game Brain’ by Jeanne Marie Laskas, which was published in GQ magazine.

Will Smith returns to the screen this week with the release of the biographical drama ‘Concussion’. ‘Concussion’ is based on the true story of Dr Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), a forensic neuropathologist who was the first person to discover the existence of chronic trauma encephalopathy, a neurological deterioration found in former NFL players who had experienced repeated brain trauma. After publishing his findings on the disease – which is similar to Alzheimer’s disease – Dr Bennet finds himself fighting against the powerful NFL institution who initially dismiss his claims. But Dr. Omalu doesn’t give up,

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Rated M • PS4 and Xbox One // KATE REID The critically acclaimed ‘Mirror’s Edge’ is back with the release of the reboot ‘Mirror’s Edge Catalyst’ which is out now on PS4 and XBox One. Fans of the action-adventure game will once again take on the character of Faith in this dystopian world where a totalitarian group of corporations control society. Set in the beautiful city of Glass, players will experience Faith’s journey from young woman to hero as she takes a stand against oppression and the power and control of the ruling elite. Gamers will have the chance to explore the inner workings of the city and the areas surrounding it, while experiencing enhanced game play through more fluid movement and first person combat. Reviews for the game have been mostly positive, so if you enjoyed ‘Mirror’s Edge’ be sure to grab your copy of ‘Mirror’s Edge Catalyst’ now.

Believe it or not but it’s been 20 years since ‘Independence Day’ was released. While it may have appeared that this would be one blockbuster that wouldn’t get a sequel, this week sees the release of the long awaited follow up, ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’.

While Will Smith is notably absent from the film, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman are back, and this time they’re joined by Aussie star Liam Hemsworth. The plot once again puts humans at war with alien invaders. 20 years after the events of the first film, humanity has used the abandoned alien technology from the first attack to create their own advanced defence system to protect the Earth. Unfortunately they’re not quite prepared for the scale of attack they face when the alien invaders once again try

to take over. Standing in their way is a group of brave men and women including United States pilot Jake Morrison (Liam Hemsworth) and scientist David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum). ‘Independence Day’ has become a classic in the blockbuster genre and there’s no doubt fans will have high hopes for the sequel. ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ is now screening at Hoyts Penrith. For more information on session times, visit www.hoyts.com.au.

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Ê Just when we thought ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ was over for good, HBO has confirmed that a ninth season, featuring creator and star of the series Larry David, is in the works. The hit comedy last aired way back in 2011 and, all up, ran for 80 episodes. It received 39 Emmy nominations and won twice. There are no more details as to when we are likely to see the new season but keep an eye on your TV guides.

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Ê Channel Seven have pulled plans to air new reality series ‘The Day the Cash Came’, due to its similarities with Nine’s ‘The Briefcase’. ‘The Day the Cash Came’ gives away a year’s annual salary to a family living on the poverty line, and follows to see if they will blow the cash or improve their lives. ‘The Briefcase’ awards $100,000 each to two families but tests them to see if they will keep it or give any away to another deserving family. ‘The Briefcase’ premiered with average ratings on Monday night.

have gone cold on the idea of having him feature at Rio. I’m tipping Hackett could find a gig with Triple M, who have the exclusive FM radio rights to the Olympic Games.

Ê Talk about timely… Production is currently underway on ‘The High Road’, a sequel to the acclaimed 1995 miniseries ‘Blue Murder’. Richard Roxburgh is recreating his role as Roger Rogerson, the former NSW detective who was last week found guilty of the 2014 murder of university student Jamie Gao, with ex-cop Glen McNamara. ‘The High Road’ will air next year on Channel Seven. Ê Next month FOX8 will premiere a

Champion swimmer Grant Hackett won’t be commentating on Channel Seven’s Rio Olympic coverage, according to recent reports. After an alleged incident involving Hackett on a domestic flight earlier this year, it seems Seven bosses

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Ê SBS will begin its coverage of the ‘Tour de France’ on Saturday, July 2. It’ll be the 26th year SBS has covered the famous European cycling race, which takes in the beautiful surrounds of France, Spain, Andorra and Switzerland. Replays will also be shown daily on SBS2.

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Ê Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea and former ‘American Idol’ star Adam Lambert have been confirmed as new judges on Channel Seven’s ‘The X Factor’. Iggy and Adam’s addition is a huge coup for Seven as it will add plenty of edge to what will be a new-look judging panel. Also returning to the show from last season is Guy Sebastian. Let’s hope the new judging panel gels with viewers at home.

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The Luddenham Model Park has its open day on the last Sunday of every month, with the next one this Sunday, June 26. It will be held from 9am to 4pm and will feature model trains, boats, cars and planes. Entry is $15 per car. Head to 869 Luddenham Road, Luddenham. Contact 4736 2803 for details.

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A school holiday nail art workshop will be held at The Creative Fringe in Penrith next month. From 9am on Wednesday, July 6, children between 10 and 15-years-old can head to The Creative Fringe for a fun-filled three-hour workshop and learn how to do nail art. Participants get to take home a nail art kit after learning how to prepare and paint a nail properly, how to use nail art tools, and how to create nail art designs. There’s only 15 spots available and it’s $99 per person. Contact Skye McIntyre on 0404 045 258 to book your child a place.

Rotary Markets Sunday, June 26

St Marys Rotary Markets will be held this Sunday, June 26 from 9am to 2pm. Locals can enjoy entertainment, quality stalls, refreshments and a Rotary BBQ. The markets are held at Kokoda Park in St Marys.

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If you’re into space and star gazing, you can head to Western Sydney University at 7pm this Saturday, June 25 for an astronomy night. The evening will include a presentation, a 3D astronomy movie, a tour of the dome area and an opportunity to view the sky through the observatory’s telescopes. Adult tickets are $18 each while family passes cost $50. Contact 4736 0135 or visit www.westernsydney.edu.au for details.

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Orchid Society’s big milestone Members of the Blue Mountains and Penrith Districts Orchid Society Club will celebrate 60 years at their next meeting. Held tomorrow, Friday, June 24, the guest speaker will be President Neil Minter who will discuss the history of the club. It will be held at Melrose Hall, corner of the Great Western Highway and Park Street, Emu Plains.

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Penrith RSL contributes to important local charity Penrith RSL Club was able to donate almost $4500 to Penrith charity the Queen of Hearts Foundation as part of ‘Do Something Day – Give Your Best’. The day is an initiative launched by ClubsNSW for the Your Club campaign, encouraging local clubs to do something in their local community that will help support and encourage further engagement within the local area. The funds raised were part of the club’s weekly Mega Raffle. Penrith RSL Club CEO, Neel Chand, said the club was happy to be able to help a local charity. “We have wanted to engage more with the local community for a while and get our staff involved on a more personal level, so when ClubsNSW contacted us about this initiative, we thought it was a great opportunity and we jumped at the chance to get on board,” he said. Queen of Hearts Foundation CEO, Michele Ellery, said the funds will go towards paying the organisation’s on-staff social worker. “The social workers are essential to what we do so this money is coming at such an important time and is so needed and appreciated,” Ms Ellery said. The donation was made after the Mega Raffle on Thursday, June 9. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.queenofhearts.org.au.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Over the last two months, have you felt as if you’ve been walking through treacle, treading water … or even going backwards? Has your sexual mojo gone missing? Or has a major project backfired? Thank goodness your ruler Mars finally moves forwards from Thursday and you’ll start to feel more positive, passionate and proactive about love, life and the Universe. For some lucky Rams – an unexpected gift or freebie comes your way, via a friend or family member.

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The pace picks up from Thursday onwards, when the planets stimulate your communication and relationship zones. So the latter part of the week is the time to socialise with family and friends as you participate in some stimulating conversations. Social media is also favoured and the more creative your approach, the more positive the response will be. But resist the temptation to be a possessive or bossy Bull on Friday. Try some soulful Zen detachment instead.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Attached Twins – are you taking your relationship responsibilities seriously? Saturn demands that you shape up or ship out. Some Twins will tentatively revisit an old romance – but do you really want to do that dance again? Mercury (your power planet) shifts into your cash zone from June 30 through until July 14. So it’s a terrific time to improve your financial literacy through study or via the mentorship of someone who is smart and savvy with money.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Are you running on empty? From Monday until Wednesday, strive to get the ratio right between being on top of things at work, while still having time to reflect and recharge your batteries. Balance is the key. The momentum picks up from Thursday onwards, when the planets help boost your energy and rev up your motivation. But relations with a loved one or work colleague could be problematic on Friday.

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A relationship with a family member is about to improve in leaps and bounds, as Mars finally zooms forwards in your domestic zone (from Thursday onwards). On the weekend, don your detective cap as you dig up a mystery, uncover a secret or research a topic that has always fascinated you. The super Sun/Neptune aspect also stimulates your imagination and increases your creative Cat juices. As Madonna (a fellow Leo) sings, it’s time to “Express Yourself!”

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Progress has been slow (particularly at school, college, work or online) but that will change when Mars moves forwards. There’s no substitute for being thoroughly prepared so make sure you are ready to pounce, from Thursday onwards. Relations with a child, teenager or friend may be strained on Friday though. The more you try to organise them, the worse things will be. They are looking for encouragement and solutions, rather than criticism – however ‘constructive’ it is.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Saturn is reversing through your sign, which can make you feel as if you have the worries of the world on your shoulders. This week, take a step back and view your life from a more positive perspective. And Mars moves forwards in your volunteer zone. So think up some dynamic ways that you help those who are less fortunate – whether it’s locally, nationally or internationally. Be inspired by Princess Diana, “Everyone has the potential to give something back”.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Most communication problems arise from a lack of meaningful connection. As the week progresses, the planets encourage you to talk through issues with a loved one. Then you’ll see the current situation from a much more balanced perspective. On the weekend, slow down and smell the roses! Take the time to look at things in a sensitive and compassionate way. It’s also a good idea to nurture your international contacts, as you spread your social net far and wide.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Mars finally moves forwards in your money zone, but don’t spoil your future prospects by being rash with cash. Slow down and think carefully before you make an expensive purchase. Expect a fortuitous opportunity to appear out of the blue around Friday. But you must be proactive and grab it when it comes along, or it will promptly pass you by. The weekend is the perfect time to find a solution to a sensitive relationship issue in a kind and compassionate way.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Have you been treading water at work? Action-planet Mars finally moves forwards in your career zone, so professional and business opportunities are set to improve. And dealing with male colleagues, customers and clients in a dynamic way will lead to positive outcomes. If you’re having money problems then a creative approach could turn things around. Joint ventures are particularly favoured, as you boost cash flow with a more cooperative approach.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Motivation planet Mars finally stops reversing through your sign. So Thursday onwards is the time to stop sulking and start being proactive. Getting a complicated personal problem sorted out is a good place to start. Friday’s stars boost your magnetism – and your controlling streak. The more you try to manipulate others, the more difficult the day will be. The weekend is wonderful for social events and international connections.

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Your creativity and intuition are firing this week. If your inner voice tells you something isn’t the real deal, then make sure you act on that information. Mars moves forwards which increases your motivation and activates your adventurous side. So it’s the perfect time for Pisceans to take plenty of positive action! Your motto for the moment is from activist Helen Keller, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

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Forget ‘winter is coming’ – winter is well and truly here. As temperatures drop across the country, many people will see their bank accounts take a similar dip on bill day. Turning on heating appliances to combat the chilly weather might warm you up, but forking over your cold cash on payment day is sure to send a chill up your spine anyway. Check the top five ways to save power this winter: 1. Closing curtains combats cold Floral or striped, modern or retro, many people seem

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to forget that curtains have a purpose other than shutting out nosey neighbours. While they are excellent at protecting you from prying eyes, they’re equally great at keeping your home warm. Instead of relying solely on electric heaters, open up your curtains during the day to let sunlight in and close them at night to trap the heat. 2. Wear winter woolies

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Perhaps the most obvious way to stay warm this winter is to simply rug up in the appropriate attire. Don your favourite jacket, throw on a pair of slippers and invoke your inner-Inuit. 3. Think thrifty with thermostats Heat pumps are a glorious convenience that can turn your winter woes into a tropical delight in a matter of minutes. That makes it very tempting to use them all through winter. While it’s OK to turn them on sparingly, keep in mind that every degree over 20 Celsius can add 10 per cent to your energy bill. 4. Buy breeze blockers In many cases, it’s not the mere temperature that induces chills so much as the freezing winds that penetrate the cracks in the house. Tighten up any loose hinges on your doors and windows, and fill chimney gaps with a non-combustible sealant. Invest in a few draught blockers and slide them under your breezy doors to boost room temperature. 5. Ditch the dryer Nobody likes doing the laundry, and knowing that a machine can take care of this boring chore makes it hard to resist. Keep your power bill down by drying your laundry outdoors or on a clothes horse whenever possible.

Intestinal worms commonly cause disease in dogs and cats and are often forgotten. These types of worms include roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Intestinal worms (or parasites) are often ‘silent’ and generally won’t cause disease until there are worms in large numbers. Because of their silent nature, the best approach is to try and prevent large worm burdens before animals become unwell. Puppies are often severely affected by intestinal worms. The most common signs include poor growth, dull

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this is not a new thing! Almost from day one Christian people have had to defend themselves from those who think that believing in Jesus is like believing in fairies at the bottom of the garden. Take for example the Apostle Peter’s second letter in the New Testament. Nearing the end of his life, Peter writes to his Christian

brothers and sisters urging them to persevere and continue in their faith and trust in Jesus. Why? Because Peter reminds his readers, “we did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” Peter saw and heard Jesus. Peter saw Jesus die on a cross and Peter saw Jesus alive again three days later. Peter saw Jesus ascend into heaven and he heard Jesus promise that he would return. Peter himself had experienced the difference knowing Jesus makes to your life. Knowing this, Peter urges his readers to continue with Jesus and not to forget the significance of who Jesus is and what he has done. How good it would be for you to check out Jesus for yourself so you too can experience this difference Jesus makes.

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You don’t have to look hard to find people who still think the message about Jesus has more in common with myth and legend rather than reality. Perhaps even you, as you read this now! It is amazing how despite all the evidence, even outside of the Bible, which tells us that Jesus was a real person who lived, breathed and walked this Earth, that some people continue to dismiss Jesus’ life, death and resurrection as silly superstition. And it is interesting how

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Physical activity is an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes people forget just how big a part nutrition plays in the process. As much as we’d like to convince ourselves otherwise physical activity won’t make up for a poor diet. There’s a few reasons for this, one of them being that it’s a lot easier and quicker to consume energy than it is to burn it off. Most of us would have seen the stats on how long it takes to burn through the energy content of a chocolate bar (hint – much, much longer

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than it takes to eat it). Now this isn’t to say that you need to follow a perfect diet (is there even such a thing?!) just because you’re physically active. There’s many benefits to exercise besides weight loss – i.e. flexibility, better cardiac health, increased energy, mental well-being, etc – but it’s important to recognise that what you eat is a very big part of the puzzle.

The other aspect of nutrition and physical activity that links the two together goes beyond energy intake/output. Food provides your body with the nutrients it needs to complete all those intricate biological processes that are happening within the body. If you’re eating a poor diet you’re putting extra unnecessary strain on your body, which is not going to help when it comes time to exert yourself. So here’s a few things to consider when it comes to nutrition and physical activity: – Physical activity doesn’t give you a free pass to consume whatever you wish without any consequences – Our body’s main source of fuel is carbohydrates so make sure your diet is full of vegetables, legumes and wholegrains – Unless you’re eating very small amounts of food you’re probably getting more than enough protein in your diet, so don’t feel that you have to consume that post workout protein shake – Feed your body with mostly nutritious foods and you’ll find it runs a lot smoother – Lastly, find an activity you enjoy doing! Long term commitment to physical activity is hard to achieve if you hate what you’re doing Happy eating!

A statement neckline like the straight cut of an off-the-shoulder style is easy to update and instantly polish your look. Flattering and flirty, the flowy styles with waterfall sleeves and embroidery are just as much bohemian as they are chic. If you’re not yet ready to go strapless ease into the trend with an effortless asymmetrical top and accessorise with some shoulder-grazing gold hoop earrings! For a pretty day time outfit I love the feminine Amelia top from Bardot at Westfield Penrith. A relaxed silhouette

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Making styling a cinch – choose a simple black dress with bare shoulders and accessorise with some strappy sandals and shades. Play around and belt a longer offthe-shoulder top for a strong and sexy look and tuck into a black leather skirt. Perfect for layering check out the Adeline stripe top at Forever New. Using fun colour this patterned top is fitted with long sleeves and a straight neckline, this piece is perfect for weekend casual cool, wear with boyfriend jeans and sneakers. Sometimes the best neckline is no neckline and highlighting shoulders with architectural statement tops is the only way to go!

with an elasticised ruffle edge, this off-the-shoulder top has a romantic feel with a dark based floral print, pair with some blue wash skinny jeans for minimum effort and maximum impact! To stand out in the crowd go for oversized sleeves with giant ruffles. Colours this season are crisp white, burnt yellow, cherry red and deeper navy and grey.

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ith the winter blues looming and flu season in full swing it is so important to keep cultivating healthy routines. For the everyday person trying to improve themselves we should always start with a goal in mind. The goal should be something with a positive effect that can enrich our everyday lives. Here’s a couple of key areas to consider when looking to enhance our wellness or work life balance. Set specific short term goals: With workplace demands and family commitments it can be easy to start to put your own wellbeing on the back burner. Set time aside to envision your health goal, from here you can break down your

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ituated on NSW’s mid-north coast, just four-and-a-half hours from Sydney, Port Macquarie offers visitors fun, freedom, food and nature. There’s over 17 beaches among the rocky headlands, and 65,000 hectares of state forests and national parks to explore. Considered to be one of the state’s best kept secrets, Port Macquarie is one for the bucket list. Offering a family environment, it’s the perfect place to take the kids with so many activities on offer.

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right near the water. It’s an amazing way to wake up one morning while you’re away. They have a range of sweet and savoury breakfast options as well as milkshakes, coffees and juices. Burger Rebellion is also a family favourite, while Makimoto, a modern Japanese restaurant, is something different in the area. Latin Loafer, another tapas-style restaurant, is also considered popular.

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t’s been a horror month for the Penrith OzTag Association who have endured the worst floods at The Kingsway facility in more than 30 years. Earlier this month, when the devastating east coast low swept through the local area, The Kingsway in St Marys was inundated with rain resulting in floods Penrith OzTag Treasurer John Howard hadn’t seen in more than three decades. “We’ve been there for 30-plus years and it was probably the worst flood that we have ever seen,” he told the Weekender. With The Kingsway backing onto South

Creek, the popular fields used for OzTag, touch football and cricket are prone to flooding in long periods of rain. However the rain event on June 4 and 5 was much more damaging than anything that’s hit the area before. “The water came up much quicker than floods have in the past… it was like a river racing through there,” Mr Howard said. “The water was roughly 18 inches high inside our clubhouse building and it was two metres high inside our shipping container, which holds our equipment.” Penrith OzTag lost more than $10,000 worth of equipment in the floods including two golf carts, a lawn mower, line markers, tools, a printer, uniforms, tags,

medical kits and mountains of paperwork. “We had things covered in mud, equipment lost and gear swept away,” Mr Howard said. “Our golf carts inside the shipping container were both destroyed and our line markers were ruined. “The water also got into our clubhouse as well as the canteen which is run by Penrith Touch. They lost two fridges.” To make matters worse, a few days after the floodwaters had receded The Kingsway was vandalised by a car doing donuts in the mud – ripping up every field to add even more salt to the wounds. However, despite all the bad over the past three weeks, Penrith OzTag have

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enrith District Netball Association has finished runners-up at the recent 2016 Netball NSW State Championships, which was co-hosted last week by Newcastle and Charlestown Netball Associations. Penrith’s U21’s Championship side finished in second place behind Newcastle, finishing with 12 wins from the round robin-style competition against some of the best netball talent from around NSW. More than 1000 netballers took to the courts in the Hunter region to contest over 1200 matches across three days. Netball NSW Competitions Manager, Claire Dale, congratulated every player, coach and umpire who helped make the State Championships a success. “Netball NSW would like to congratulate not only the 2016 State Champions but the many thousands that participated in this year’s tournament,” she said. “We’ve been treated to some fantastic netball across the three days, and I’d like to acknowledge everyone for their efforts this weekend.” Manly Warringah were crowned Open and U17 Championship winners while Blue Mountains were Open Division 2 champions.

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he 2016 Nepean Women’s Hockey representative teams showered themselves in glory once again with outstanding performances at the recent NSW Women’s Hockey Championships at Narellan. Nepean won gold with an undefeated run in Division 3, whilst their very consistent Division 1 team finished third out of the 10 teams that contested the premier competition. Both teams comprised an excellent blend of veteran, experienced and youthful players, which was important in the gruelling three day event.

Both teams played exceptional hockey to remain undefeated – without conceding a single goal – in their four round games. Division 1 defeated Metro South West 2-0, Tamworth 3-0, Illawarra South Coast 3-0 and Sydney East 1-0; whilst Division 2 accounted for Goulburn 7-0, Sydney South 3-0, Hunter 3-0 and Metro South West 1-0. Unfortunately, the Division 1 team struck a very talented Sydney North West team in their semi-final on Sunday and went down 0-2, after the scores were locked together 0-0 at half-time. It was a different story for Nepean’s Division 3 team who thrashed Metro South West 4-0 in their semi-final before defeating Sydney South 1-0 in the Final.

The U21 Penrith District Netball Association team finished runners-up at the 2016 Netball NSW State Championships. Photo: Murray Wilkinson Lismore won the U17 Division 2 event while Tamworth were crowned U17 Division 3 champions. Newcastle, who beat out Penrith for U21 Championship honours, were also presented with the prestigious Pat Weston Country Championship Trophy. Ms Dale said this year’s State Championships took a lot of planning. “There’s a huge number of volunteers who dedicate their free time to help run State Championships and I’d like to say a big thank you to Newcastle’s Del Saunders and Charlestown’s Di Pascoe, plus their respective teams,” she said.

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season, defeated by the GWS Fury 54-43. Meanwhile, the Panthers Under 20’s team continue to win, overcoming the Fury 58-44. Both teams will take on the UTS St George Sparks in Round 9.

BASKETBALL: The Penrith Panthers overcame a late scare to defeat the Sydney Comets 66-65 in Round 14 of the Division 1 Youth League Men’s competition. Penrith led for the majority of the game before falling behind with a tad over three minutes remaining. The Panthers managed to nudge back in front and claim the one point win. This weekend Penrith will play a double header against Central Coast on Saturday and Blacktown on Sunday. Both games are away.

AUSSIE RULES: The Penrith Rams have continued their good run of form, hammering the UNSW Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs 98-28 in Round 11 of the AFL Sydney Division 2 competition. Penrith’s Mitchell Stevens topscored in the game with five goals. The Rams will hit the road this Saturday afternoon to take on the UTS Bats.

BASKETBALL: Penrith have added another win to their season’s tally after their opponents, the Sydney Comets, forfeited their Round 14 clash in the Division 1 Youth League Women’s competition. The Comets were unable to field enough players in the game, which resulted in the Panthers getting the automatic win. This weekend the competition-leading Panthers will enjoy another weekend off after being scheduled a bye. NETBALL: The Panthers Opens Netball NSW Premier League team are continuing to struggle this

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